Materials Operations Manager

For over 35 years, Viwinco has been manufacturing custom-made, high-performance, beautiful windows and patio doors. Our replacement, new construction, and impact-resistant products are designed and engineered in house from premium-quality materials. We oversee every step of the process—even hand-washing each window or door before it leaves our facility. Drawing on a work ethic passed down through generations, our family-owned and operated business provides exemplary service, short lead times, and the personalized attention that has made our name one of the most trusted in the industry.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials Operations Manager at our growing manufacturing company. The successful candidate will be responsible to manage the inventory of the warehouse and production floor, plan processes to determine what should be ordered, ensure materials are well distributed across the plant, and ensure material levels are maintained for production.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible and accountable for all material movement and logistics to support on-site operations.
• Establish and maintain a safe work environment for all employees including standards of operation for PIV (Powered industrial vehicles) according to company policy and regulations
• Directs production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage.
• Participates in production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines.
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of the perpetual inventory system.
• Works with purchasing department to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Oversees shipping and receiving functions related to purchased production parts, finished goods, and MRO supplies.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charges.
• Manages and monitors storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
• Performs write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.
• Establishes procedures for conducting and valuing monthly and year-end physical inventory.
• Role model for leadership, deployment of operating system, and developing others
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• Experience in a supervisor role.
• At least 5 years of experience in materials control field required.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated practice with lean manufacturing principles.
• 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.
• Proficient with inventory reporting systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

What we have to offer:

• A family owned business with a friendly and supportive management team with a focus on its employees!
• Discretionary bonuses for attendance, performance, and employee referrals
• Low-deductible insurance programs for you and your family
• A generous company-sponsored 401(k) matching program.
• Five days of sick time and up to 4-weeks of vacation time, prorated at the time of start
• 12 paid holidays
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or introduction of a foster child into a home
• Education and professional development reimbursement programs
• $100 COVID Bonus

EOE *Recruiters do not contact.