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Contract Materials Manager - Drive Q1 Recovery & Planning Strategy

Contract Materials Manager - Drive Q1 Recovery & Planning Strategy

Specialized Recruiting Group - Rochester Hills, Troy, & Clinton Twp, MILouisville, KY, US
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
  • 8+ years of materials leadership experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Proven success managing Q1 certification and OEM logistics systems (especially Ford)
  • Strong background in production planning, inventory accuracy, and ERP tools
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
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