Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from PRAB, Inc.
Job overview
The Materials & Logistics Manager at PRAB, Inc. oversees all material movement within the production facility, leading a combined team to align material flow with production demand and drive operational excellence.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing purchasing, inventory control, material handling, receiving, and shipping operations, leading a team of over 20 staff, promoting change management, collaborating with production and engineering, ensuring quality and timely material movement, managing vendor relationships, and driving continuous improvement using data and KPIs.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or related fields, 10+ years manufacturing experience preferably in OEM, 5+ years supervisory experience, proficiency with ERP systems (Infor Visual preferred), Excel, ZOHO CRM, ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs, strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a combined team of over 20 office and shop floor employees, merging legacy departments into a high-performing unit.
Unique job features
This newly created role uniquely merges formerly separate logistics and materials functions into a single leadership position focused on change management and operational scalability.
Company overview
PRAB, Inc. specializes in manufacturing and engineering material handling and chip processing equipment for industrial applications. They generate revenue by providing customized solutions that improve efficiency and safety in metalworking, recycling, and wastewater treatment industries. Founded in 1950, PRAB has a long history of innovation and has established itself as a leader in the field, known for their durable and reliable systems that help clients reduce waste and increase productivity.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in materials management and logistics within manufacturing, emphasizing your experience overseeing material flow, purchasing, inventory, and shipping operations.
Stress your proficiency with ERP systems, especially Infor Visual, along with Microsoft Excel and CRM tools, as these are critical for managing data accuracy and reporting.
Apply through multiple channels including PRAB, Inc.'s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with professionals in PRAB's supply chain or operations divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about how the new merged logistics team is evolving or inquiring about key challenges in aligning material flow with production demand.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'material movement,' 'inventory control,' 'change management,' 'cross-functional collaboration,' and 'ERP systems (Infor Visual).','Jennie Johnson's Power Apply can automate tailoring your resume, finding the best application portals, and identifying relevant LinkedIn contacts, saving you time and increasing your chances of landing the role.
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