Materials Manager- Operations
JCSIMaterials Manager – Operations
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55450
Work Location: On-site
Salary: $84,000–$92,000 annually + 10% bonus opportunity
Job Type: Full-time
About Us
We are an established provider of airline catering and hospitality services. Our Minneapolis operation prepares and distributes food, beverages, and supplies for major airline customers in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Materials Manager – Operations to lead daily receiving, storage, inventory handling, and product distribution activities.
Reporting to the Senior Materials Manager – Logistics, you will oversee a supervisor and a team of approximately 10–13 hourly union employees. You will work closely with the team on the floor to maintain accurate inventory, complete required documentation, and ensure production receives the right products on time.
This role requires an engaged leader who can build morale, coach employees, address performance concerns, and establish consistent expectations for safety, accuracy, and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily materials operations, including receiving, storage, inventory movement, and issuance of food, beverages, equipment, and supplies.
Supervise and develop the department supervisor and hourly union employees.
Coordinate staffing, daily assignments, training, and workflow to meet production needs.
Verify incoming deliveries against orders and address shortages, discrepancies, or product concerns.
Maintain accurate receiving records, inventory logs, and requisition documentation.
Coordinate and participate in physical inventory counts and investigate discrepancies.
Partner with purchasing and production teams to resolve material availability issues and support menu changes.
Monitor product handling, usage, and waste to support inventory accuracy and cost control.
Maintain compliance with food safety, storage, workplace safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Improve daily work processes, reinforce accountability, and create a positive, dependable team environment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Three to five years of experience in purchasing, inventory, warehouse management, or related materials operations.
Demonstrated experience leading, training, and coaching employees.
Working knowledge of inventory control, receiving, storage, and product distribution.
Ability to work alongside employees in a hands-on operational environment.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard business applications.
Ability to prioritize competing demands and resolve issues in a fast-paced operation.
Preferred Qualifications
One to three years of supervisory experience.
Experience working with union employees.
Experience in food production, airline catering, food distribution, or another time-sensitive operation.
Familiarity with demand planning, vendor coordination, Lean practices, or supply chain management.
Experience with SAP Materials Management or a similar inventory system.
Work Environment
This position is on-site and supports a 24/7 operation. The role requires regular floor presence and flexibility to support business needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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