Primary Objective: The Materials Manager will oversee the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements.

Key Job Duties:

• Supervise, develop, and coach Materials team members.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements.
• Establish procedures to ensure accuracy of the perpetual inventory system.
• Ensure that standard operating procedures are followed in connection with all Materials department functions.
• Develop procedures for identification and disposition of inactive inventory.
• Responsible for continuous exploration of materials, suppliers, and processes to improve quality, reliability, price, continuity, and delivery.
• Maintain relationships and facilitate negotiations with key suppliers.
• Develop and report Materials related metrics and KPI’s.
• Interface with Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams in planning and execution of customer orders.
• Participate in company continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Customer service oriented.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Analytical mind with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff.
• Experience in Lean/Continuous Improvement concepts and events.
• Proven strategic planning skills.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with ERP systems (Epicor and/or NetSuite platforms a plus).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• APICS and ISM certifications a plus.

Who we Are: The Massman Companies are a group of complimentary Companies that have come together to supply Industry with state-of-the-art automated packaging equipment. The six companies that comprise Massman are:

• Massman Automation Designs, LLC – Villard, MN
  • End-of-Line Automation
• EDL Packaging/Massman – Green Bay, WI
  • Shrink Packaging Solutions
• Ideal-Pak – Madison, WI
  • Liquid Filling Solutions
• PASE Group – Eagan, MN
  • Liquid Filling Solutions
• DTM Packaging & Custom Automation – Hingham, MA
  • Custom Filling Lines
• New England Machine – Bradenton, FL
  • Packaging equipment including Unscramblers, orienteers, and lidders

Massman headquarters is located in Villard, Minnesota, in the heart of one of the beautiful Minnesota lake districts. Our companies serve many diverse industries such as Dairy, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Personal Care, Pet Products, Automotive, Oils & Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Building Trades, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals and Filtrations, providing world-class solutions. Some of our well-recognized customers include Kellogg’s, P&G, Nestle’ PURINA, Unilever, SC Johnson, 3M and more.

As a Company, Massman prides ourselves on being family friendly, with our Values focused on Wellness, Community Leadership, and Financial Growth. Wellness embodies not just our personal and family wellness, but Community wellness too. We have committed to do our part in stomping out COVID in our families, facilities, and communities. We are active in our local Communities, with one of our senior level managers being on the United Way Board of Directors, one on the Habitat for Humanity Board, and various locations volunteering with their local organizations of interest. For Financial Growth, we are looking at both the Company and employee. For employee financial wellbeing, we offer a matching 401k, a profit-sharing plan, as well as Financial Counseling at no cost for all employees, whether that is to create a debt reduction plan, student loan pay-off plan, or to start building your retirement nest egg. Our daily work culture is also based on the old-fashioned values of integrity, honesty, and pride.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. We offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, HSA’s, FSA, DCA, short-term and long-term disability, the above mentioned matching 401k, as well as other voluntary benefits.