MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Materials Control Manager at our Chesterfield, Michigan manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead inventory control operations, strengthen material availability and supplier coordination, and develop the materials control team to support efficient manufacturing operations.
Location: Chesterfield, MI
Work Arrangement: On-site
Schedule: Standard business hours
Pay: $100,000 - $110,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-time / Salary
Travel: Up to 10%
Lead materials control operations and determine material quantities needed to support master production scheduling and operational requirements.
Oversee and administer cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy, appropriate ordering, and reliable inventory levels.
Identify and resolve inventory and material supply issues by investigating root causes and implementing effective solutions.
Review trends across purchasing, materials management, suppliers, and storage to improve inventory operations and efficiency.
Support financial cost-containment efforts by minimizing inventory loss, conducting root-cause analysis, managing inventory turnover, and optimizing space requirements.
Represent the organization's inventory needs in supplier relationships and help maintain reliable material supply.
Supervise and mentor materials control staff, providing training and guidance to strengthen performance, efficiency, and professional development.
Use ERP systems to maintain accurate inventory data and reporting; partner with production, logistics, and quality teams; manage inbound inventory receipt and reconciliation; and develop or improve inventory management procedures and policies.
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 6 years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop team members.
Sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to adapt priorities and remain responsive in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with JDE or another ERP system used for operational efficiency and inventory data management.
Basic math proficiency for inventory management and reporting calculations.
This role involves pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds and handling small objects with dexterity. Employees in this role may work in noisy manufacturing environments.
The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
Paid time off and paid holidays
Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
Virtual healthcare resources
Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs
Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app
After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.
MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.
Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.
MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact careers@macleanfogg.com
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MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, the company designs and manufactures American-made engineered metal and plastic components and systems serving automotive, industrial equipment, material handling, renewable energy, construction, heavy equipment, and infrastructure markets.
With approximately 2,400 employees across U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, MacLean-Fogg works side-by-side with customers to turn requirements into manufacturable solutions through practical engineering, disciplined operations, and reliable delivery.
The company is led by President and CEO Duncan MacLean. His father and former CEO, Barry MacLean, serves as Chairman of the Board, continuing a century of family stewardship and reinvestment in American manufacturing.
MacLean-Fogg operates through a portfolio of specialized businesses. MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions provides engineered components through core process expertise including cold forming, cold extrusion, hot forging, warm forming, precision machining, automated assembly, and injection and insert molding, alongside fastener, plastic, and additive manufacturing solutions. Threadstrong serves the aftermarket and direct-to-consumer market with high-performance fasteners developed in partnership with MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions. OMCO expands structural and fabricated metal capability through Roll Forming Plus, OMCO Solar, and OMCO Fabrication. Mallard Manufacturing designs and produces engineered pallet flow and carton flow storage systems for manufacturing and distribution facilities.
