Materials Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

At Quality Electrical Systems (QES), we specialize in delivering high-quality electrical and manufacturing solutions for our clients. We take pride in our strong commitment to excellence, teamwork, and safety. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Materials Manager to lead our receiving and materials operations and support production success.

Position Overview

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing the receiving team, drivers, and material handlers while managing all materials movement across production, engineering, and other departments. This role ensures all materials are handled accurately, efficiently, and safely, maintaining smooth operations and inventory accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the materials team, including receiving, inventory movement, and distribution to production and engineering.
• Ensure all materials personnel are properly trained, certified, and following documented procedures.
• Oversee and audit all inventory transactions for accuracy; identify and correct discrepancies through retraining as needed.
• Conduct and review 5S audits to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Maintain forklift certification and provide in-house training and certification for team members.
• Oversee labeling, storage, and bin location accuracy for all incoming materials.
• Ensure material dispatch and return requests are completed timely and according to company standards.
• Manage inbound and outbound lanes to support accurate, efficient material flow.
• Conduct quarterly employee reviews and manage timecard approvals.
• Create and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate materials team performance.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment, reporting any safety or OSHA concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with other management team members to analyze and improve daily operations.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, bending, and walking in warehouse and production environments.
• Exposure to noise and chemical vapors.
• Visual acuity and perception required for accurate label identification.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience in materials handling, warehouse, or logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of materials management, including procurement, inventory control, and distribution.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and inventory software systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of 5S and lean principles.
• Experience developing and monitoring team performance metrics (KPIs).

Competencies

• Production part retrieval and materials flow
• Inventory and raw materials management
• Documentation and accuracy in transactions
• Team leadership and cross-department collaboration

Why Join QES

At QES, you’ll join a collaborative team that values safety, precision, and innovation. We offer competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make an impact in a growing manufacturing organization.

Company DescriptionQuality Electrical Systems is an electrical equipment manufacturer in West Jordan, UT. Our state-of-the-art facility has 350,000 square ft of manufacturing space and 75,000 square ft of inventory space. We’re an innovative company with countless years of combined experience in the industrial electrical industry. Our primary markets are data centers, oil/gas, water/wastewater, and mining and we have OEM manufacturing contracts with many major international manufactures such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, TMEIC, and others. After 30 years of business, we now produce a wide variety of custom electrical products including Switchgear, E-Houses, VFD’s, and more that ship to customers worldwide. We are community driven and believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow their careers with a team that delivers exceptional and quality results exceeding our customers' expectations.Company DescriptionQuality Electrical Systems is an electrical equipment manufacturer in West Jordan, UT. Our state-of-the-art facility has 350,000 square ft of manufacturing space and 75,000 square ft of inventory space. We’re an innovative company with countless years of combined experience in the industrial electrical industry. Our primary markets are data centers, oil/gas, water/wastewater, and mining and we have OEM manufacturing contracts with many major international manufactures such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, TMEIC, and others. After 30 years of business, we now produce a wide variety of custom electrical products including Switchgear, E-Houses, VFD’s, and more that ship to customers worldwide. We are community driven and believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow their careers with a team that delivers exceptional and quality results exceeding our customers' expectations.