Materials Manager

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Materials Manager

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to: Director of Manufacturing

Supervisory Responsibility: Materials Team

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides bespoke state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized performance now, bridging a critical gap in the energy transition towards a better future. In business for over 25 years, we have added efficiency and capacity to customer infrastructure in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Lower emissions for greater sustainability. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with a 100% performance test passage rate.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Materials Manager to design and implement comprehensive materials management processes from the ground up at our Normandy assembly facility. This role requires building robust systems, procedures, and organizational structures to support our operational transformation and ensure seamless materials flow throughout our large-scale manufacturing operations. You will establish the foundation for scalable materials management that supports both current production needs and future growth requirements.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Process Development:

• Establish foundational systems: Design and implement comprehensive materials management processes including receiving, inventory control, storage, and distribution procedures
• Create organizational structure: Build materials team roles, responsibilities, and accountability frameworks from the ground up
• Implement tracking and control systems: Develop material flow tracking, inventory accuracy protocols, and performance measurement systems

Ongoing Responsibilities:

• Oversee all materials management activities for the Normandy assembly facility, including receiving, inventory control, kitting, and shipping operations
• Develop and implement materials flow processes that support our assembly line transformation and handle 30+ concurrent large module builds
• Manage materials counts and inventory levels in JD Edwards MRP system
• Coordinate with Imeson fabrication facility, Engineering, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure seamless materials flow
• Establish and monitor KPIs for materials accuracy, on-time delivery, and cost control
• Lead cycle counting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and root cause analysis of materials discrepancies
• Develop standard operating procedures for materials handling, storage, and movement within the 500,000 sq. ft. facility
• Support ISO 9001 and customer audit requirements for materials traceability and control

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience managing teams and driving process improvements

Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed inside and outside with uncontrolled weather conditions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, 40 or more hours per week.

Travel

Limited travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of materials management experience in manufacturing environment
• Proven experience building materials management processes and systems
• Experience with MRP systems (JD Edwards )

Education and Experience

• Experience in heavy manufacturing, fabrication, or large assembly operations
• APICS, CPIM, or similar supply chain certifications
• Experience with modular/engineered-to-order manufacturing
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
• Experience managing materials for mission-critical products or high-stakes customers

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must have dependable transportation, valid driver’s license, clean back-ground check, and random drug screening consent.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.