Materials Control Manager

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Materials Control Manager at our Chesterfield, Michigan manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead inventory control operations, strengthen material availability and supplier coordination, and develop the materials control team to support efficient manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials control operations and determine material quantities needed to support master production scheduling and operational requirements.
• Oversee and administer cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy, appropriate ordering, and reliable inventory levels.
• Identify and resolve inventory and material supply issues by investigating root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Review trends across purchasing, materials management, suppliers, and storage to improve inventory operations and efficiency.
• Support financial cost-containment efforts by minimizing inventory loss, conducting root-cause analysis, managing inventory turnover, and optimizing space requirements.
• Represent the organization's inventory needs in supplier relationships and help maintain reliable material supply.
• Supervise and mentor materials control staff, providing training and guidance to strengthen performance, efficiency, and professional development.
• Use ERP systems to maintain accurate inventory data and reporting; partner with production, logistics, and quality teams; manage inbound inventory receipt and reconciliation; and develop or improve inventory management procedures and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop team members.
• Sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt priorities and remain responsive in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with JDE or another ERP system used for operational efficiency and inventory data management.
• Basic math proficiency for inventory management and reporting calculations.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role involves pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds and handling small objects with dexterity. Employees in this role may work in noisy manufacturing environments. The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Virtual healthcare resources
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Pay

$100,000 - $110,000 per year

Schedule

Standard business hours

Travel: Up to 10%

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets. Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.