Materials Manager
Materials Manager
Job ID: 40716
Location: Ronan, MT
Category: Professional - Office/Career
Employment Type: Professional Placement
A reputable manufacturing company located in Western Montana is expanding its team and is seeking a dedicated and experienced Materials Manager to lead and support our Production teams. This company has a strong track record spanning 40 years, this company has been producing high-quality precision products that have gained recognition nationwide.
We are looking for a strong leader to oversee and support the purchasing and materials coordination efforts—ensuring smooth, efficient operations that align with the production goals and company objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to continued growth and success.
Why You Want This Position:
- Salary: Up to $70,000/year, depending on experience
- Paid health insurance with additional family coverage
- Dental, vision and life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) with 5% match
- Work 4-10’s with Fridays off!
- Room for growth and advancement
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Provide leadership and support to Purchasing Clerks, Buyers, and Material Bid Coordinators by offering guidance, training, and expertise; assist in setting goals, objectives, policies, and procedures while maintaining clear operational boundaries to support company objectives with minimal executive involvement
- Oversee departmental personnel decisions, including recommendations for hiring, termination, promotion, demotion, or disciplinary actions; take necessary supervisory actions in line with company policy and ensure all materials department employees perform successfully
- Develop and manage the Purchasing budget and work closely with the Bid & Proposal Department, Manufacturing Manager, and Inventory Manager to coordinate and support the production schedule through effective material planning and purchasing strategies
- Establish and enforce purchasing procedures to ensure materials are acquired in alignment with the production schedule; maintain performance objectives for all team members and provide regular feedback through scheduled reviews
- Participate actively in departmental planning and operations, including budgeting, training, and strategic meetings; contribute to continuous improvement efforts across all materials management processes
- Maintain and oversee accuracy of the MRPII system, ensure parts lists are entered and updated correctly, and collaborate with accounting to assist in the preparation of financial statements
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in related field or 5 years’ experience with progressively responsible experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment required
- B.S./B.A. Business/Management or related field preferred
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing and/or management fields
- 10 years’ experience in related field(s) with increasing supervisory experience preferred
- Skill, Knowledge and Abilities Able to demonstrate effective leadership and communications skills in a purchasing environment
- Knowledgeable in general business and management principles
- The ability to understand UCC regulations and negotiating techniques
If interested send resume to tiffani@lcstaffing.com or call 406.295.1338
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