Materials Manager

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About Kreate

Kreate is a family-owned plastic injection molding company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, with operations across five states. We create consumer goods sold by major retailers—products that improve everyday experiences for the people who use them.

What makes Kreate different is how we think. We’re on a mission to reimagine familiar product categories and turn “same old” into “new and improved.” That mindset drives everything we do—from product development and manufacturing to how we invest in our people and run our operations.

Innovation at Kreate isn’t limited to engineering or design teams. It shows up on the plant floor, in continuous improvement efforts, in how we adopt new technologies, and in how we support our teams. We’re always evolving—our processes, our tools, and our capabilities—because we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere.

As a family-owned company, we take a long-term approach to growth. We value accountability, collaboration, and people who take pride in their work. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, learn new skills, and help shape how we build products and run our business.

If you’re looking for a place where innovation is expected, initiative is encouraged, and your work truly matters, we’d love to Kreate the future together .

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Job Description

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily management of inventory, procurement of both materials, MRO and logistics for production, shipping, and warehouse operations. This role ensures timely ordering, receipt, and availability of materials and supplies to support uninterrupted plant operations. The Materials Manager also collaborates with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain efficiency in material flow and order fulfillment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

- Lead the procurement function fostering an environment of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Monitor daily inventory of supplies for Production and Shipping, using a checklist to ensure all items are accounted for.
- Generate material lists and coordinate with the Warehouse Team to transfer necessary items to the plant.
- Manage supply inventories for Shipping, Warehouse, and Production, and track purchase parts needing new purchase orders (POs).
- Requests quotes, lead times, and pricing from approved suppliers and generate POs in IQMS for approval and processing.
- Oversee vendor interactions, ensuring timely delivery of materials based on plant needs; adjust orders as needed to maintain coverage.
- Issue POs for transportation charges and verify invoices, ensuring documentation and requirements are met (e.g., packing lists, PODs).
- Cross functional collaboration with maintenance, production, and logistics teams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize downtime, and optimize equipment reliability.
- Maintain MRO supplies, equipment, and spare parts; manage stock levels to support uninterrupted operations.
- Work with corporate purchasing to identify alternative vendors or products to meet specifications and reduce costs.
- Attend production and launch meetings, assisting with planning and material procurement for new launches.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Production to coordinate materials for trials and new parts, including shipping trial materials to tooling shops.
- Support the Accounting team with research on unpaid invoices, ensuring POs are processed and materials are received correctly.
- Conduct weekly label inventory and manage label procurement to ensure uninterrupted supply.
- Monitor and submit POs for corrugated packaging needs, ensuring non-stop flow of packaging materials.
- Proactively manage supply levels and maintain consistent communication to prevent material shortages or downtime.
- Drive cycle count program for inventory control in both production and warehouse facilities.
- Oversees the management of colorant supply and transportation/logistics setups.
- Maintain open communication across departments to address any supply concerns, facilitating problem-solving to address root cause.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with IQMS or other ERP systems for inventory and procurement management.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with vendor relations and negotiation.
- Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to supply chain management.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- IQMS experience is a plus.

Company Details:

Location: Kreate - 3370 N Commerce St, North Las Vegas

This position will report to the Director of Procurement

Kreate is an equal opportunity employer. The Statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.