Materials Manager jobs in Altoona, PA

Materials Manager manages the raw material planning processes to ensure an organization operates efficiently. Ensures raw materials are available to meet designated production schedules. Being a Materials Manager utilizes MRP system to manage material planning from purchasing, processing, warehousing, and production. Develops forecasts for raw material needs by considering purchases, production rates, and maintenance schedules. Additionally, Materials Manager coordinates with stakeholders in purchasing and inventory control when adjustments are needed and troubleshoots complex issues as necessary. Maintains supplier relationships and may negotiate lead times. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Materials Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Materials Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Materials Manager
  • Union Tank Car Company - UTLX
  • Altoona, PA FULL_TIME
  • Are you a high-energy individual with procurement experience in an industrial setting? How about starting a career with a growing and financially stable Berkshire Hathaway Company?
    WHO WE ARE:
    Marmon Holdings, Inc., part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is one of the world’s most innovative and impactful industrial organizations. Marmon comprises more than 100 manufacturing and service businesses serving diverse industries and markets across the globe. With 23,000 team members, 400 facilities in 20 countries, and $10 billion in annual revenue, Marmon may be the biggest company you’ve never heard of. Until now!
    This position is part of the Marmon Rail Division and will be assigned to a repair shop location either at Union Tank Car Company or Transco Railway Products, Inc. - North America locations, or Procor, at one of their Canadian locations or work remotely. This position will report to the Materials Management Leader.
    Job Summary:

    Responsible for coordination of all purchases and purchasing procedures for the Altoona, PA Plant. Includes maintenance documentation that keeps track of purchases, placing orders, and answering questions in regard to the status of the various orders.

    Job Responsibilities
    • Manage inventory while supporting production
    • Manage cost through efficient procurement of production materials and consumables
    • Vendor Managed Inventory
    • Verifies material specifications and engineering drawings to ensure material conforms to UTLX requirements as outlined in the Shop’s Quality Manual.
    • Administers the replenishment of the shop’s two bin system; ensuring material is located at the point of use, in sufficient quantities to support the operation. Will adjust reorder points to reflect the changes in consumption.
    • Establishes good relations with vendors to fully utilize the advantages of consignment and vendor managed inventory programs. Participate in vendor reviews and qualify vendors as required.
    • Works closely with Write Up to ensure that repair costs do not exceed blanket authority and meet profit targets.
    • Establishes good relations with other employees in the repair shop as well as those in the trucking, rail and regulatory agencies.
    Team Development
    • Establishes a system of cross-training such that any person in the department can perform the basic functions of material acquisition and delivery.
    • Establishes metrics for departmental performance and a system for communicating and publishing those to the workforce. Develops standard work instructions and procedures for all key processes in the department.
    • Develops problem-solving methods that focus on solutions, not placing blame.
    The incumbent works to epitomize Union Tank Car’s Quality Policy and ensures that subordinates' work meets internal and external customer expectations at all times by fully applying himself/herself and seeing to it that subordinates apply themselves to the task involved, preventing errors, and implementing personal and departmental quality improvement projects. In addition, the incumbent is required to understand the Responsible Care Management System and actively participate in activities outlined therein.
    In order to perform the essential functions of the job, the incumbent must possess, at a minimum, the following skills and abilities:
    • Possess keen visual and audio acuity to recognize various shop danger signals to avoid injuries and promote a safe working environment.
    • Possess considerable stamina to perform the essential functions over a large geographical plant area in hot and humid conditions.
    • Ability and availability to work considerable overtime hours that may often be required.
    • Willingness and ability to wear safety equipment such as, but not limited to safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, ear plugs and respirators.
    • Ability to prepare correspondence in Word, reports and charts in Excel, and presentations in PowerPoint.
    • Possess effective communication skills to interact with a wide variety of employees, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
    Knowledge and Skills:
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • A minimum of 5 years in a production or quality-based environment is required.
    • H.S. diploma or equivalent required, 2-3 years purchasing experience desired but not required.
    • Previous manufacturing experience is required.
    • Basic understanding of math.
    • Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products (i.e. word and Excel).
    • Creative problem-solving skills and basic bookkeeping skills.
    • May be required to upgrade his/her skills from time to time by completing outside classes.
    • Ability to collect and analyze data to propose solutions to procurement-related problems.
    • Must have the ability to work alone or in groups to get tasks completed.
    • This position has the potential to grow into a management-level position.
    What We Offer?

    We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals… which is why we offer:
    • Tuition reimbursement program.
    • Medical, dental, vision, etc.
    • 401K with matching & discretionary retirement contributions.
    • Flexible paid PTO policy
    • Generous Vacation Time
    • Maternal and parental leave.
    • Berkshire Hathaway employee discount program . . . and much more!
    It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.
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Acoustic Materials Manager
  • TransducerWorks, LLC
  • Centre Hall, PA FULL_TIME
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Participating in long and short term acoustic materials department decisions to ensure effi...
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Materials Scientist - Carbon CoE
  • Morgan Advanced Materials
  • State College, PA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve o...
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Materials Receiver
  • IEA Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives
  • Spring, PA FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Materials Receiver position is intended to add value by assisting the Field Buyer with daily tasks including receiving all materials and maintaining accurate inventory of major material i...
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Materials Receiver
  • MasTec Inc
  • Spring, PA FULL_TIME
  • OverviewThe Materials Receiver position is intended to add value by assisting the Field Buyer with daily tasks including receiving all materials and maintaining accurate inventory of major material it...
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Repositor
  • Foundation Building Materials
  • Bellefonte, PA FULL_TIME
  • Foundation Building Materials (FBM) es un distribuidor líder de materiales de construcción en Norte América concentrado en cubrir y superar las necesidades de la industria de la construcción local con...
  • 17 Days Ago
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Local Delivery Driver - CDL A
  • PepsiCo, Inc.
  • Altoona, PA
  • **Local Delivery Driver - CDL A** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Altoona, Pennsylvania * Delivery * 5000819744206 ** Share Job** *...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Local Delivery Driver - CDL A
  • Pepsi Co
  • Altoona, PA
  • **Local Delivery Driver - CDL A** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Altoona, Pennsylvania * Delivery * 5000819744206 ** Share Job** *...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Technical Buyer
  • Blair Companies
  • Altoona, PA
  • TECHNICAL BUYER Do you enjoy purchasing within a manufacturing setting? Are you familiar with manufacturing procurement,...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Delivery Driver (Non-CDL)
  • Hajoca Corporation
  • Altoona, PA
  • Hajoca Corporation is one of the country's largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling,...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Picker / Packer
  • Walmart
  • Altoona, PA
  • **Job Title: Picker/Packer** **Job Summary:** As a Picker/Packer at Walmart, you will play a critical role in the fulfil...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Shipping Associate
  • Walmart
  • Altoona, PA
  • **Job Summary:** As a Shipping Associate at Walmart, you will be responsible for efficiently and accurately preparing me...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Buyer
  • Maison Russet Inc
  • Huntingdon, PA
  • **Job description** We are currently looking for a Buyer to join our team. Under the authority of the Senior Supply Chai...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Housekeeper, Emergency Department - Huntingdon Band 2 Speciality: Emergency Department Salary: 18,546 - 19,918 per annum pro rata Weekly working pattern: Part time - 23 hours per week
  • Nwangliaft
  • Huntingdon, PA
  • ** Housekeeper, Emergency Department - Huntingdon** **Band 2** **We run three busy hospital sites at Peterborough, Hunti...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Altoona, Pennsylvania

Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The population was 46,320 at the time of the 2010 Census, making it the eleventh most populous city in Pennsylvania. The Altoona MSA includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 127,089 at the 2010 Census, around 100,000 of whom live within a 5-mile (8.0 km) radius of the Altoona city center according to U.S. Census ZIP Code population data. This includes the adjacent boroughs of Hollidaysburg and Duncansville, adjacent township...
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Income Estimation for Materials Manager jobs
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What does a Materials Manager do?

Materials Manager in Phoenix, AZ
RequirementsProven experience as materials managerExperience in shipping and receivingFamiliarity with supply chain and inventory management systemsUnderstanding of forecasting and budgetingWorking knowledge of SAP MMProficient in MS OfficeExcellent organizational and leadership skillsA problem-solverBSc/BA in logistics or relevant field.
February 08, 2020
Materials Manager in Santa Maria, CA
You collaborate with our internal departments Marketing, Global Supply Chain and Finance to achieve agreed targets and develop and implement new supply chain and materials management procedures.
January 09, 2020
Materials Manager in Birmingham, AL
Managing and tracking spare parts and materials usage costs.
January 08, 2020