Contract Materials Manager – Drive Q1 Recovery & Planning Strategy

Contract Materials Manager – Drive Q1 Recovery & Planning Strategy

Location : Louisville, KY

Pay : $130k–$140k (W2 Long-Term Contract)

We’re hiring a Materials Manager to lead Q1 recovery efforts and drive strategic improvements in production planning and materials management for a Tier 1 automotive supplier. This is a long-term contract opportunity based on-site in Louisville, KY .

This role requires hands-on leadership in recovering Ford Q1 certification , streamlining inventory control, and managing production scheduling to ensure uninterrupted customer delivery and compliance with OEM standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead recovery of Q1 certification and ensure compliance with Ford-specific material and delivery standards
• Direct all materials, inventory, scheduling, and shipping functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Supervise a cross-functional team : Master Scheduler, Material Analyst, Customer Service Analyst, and Warehouse Supervisor
• Monitor and update customer systems / portals (including Ford systems) to avoid delivery disruptions
• Issue and manage weekly production schedules and coordinate with suppliers
• Own material control documentation, cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliation activities
• Identify and implement planning and inventory strategies to reduce waste and improve material flow
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Operations, and Customer Service
• Maintain hourly payroll through internal systems

Qualifications