Field of studyBusiness, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Preferred qualifications
Study levelMaster's
Original posting
About Us:
Panelmatic was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and building of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the data center, utility, chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, and metals. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology ensures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.
Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.
Job Summary:
The Materials Lead is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide materials management strategies that support Panelmatic's aggressive growth objectives. This role provides leadership across warehouse operations, material flow, shipping and receiving, inventory control, logistics, and transportation management to ensure materials are available where and when needed while optimizing working capital, operational efficiency, and customer delivery performance.
The position will lead the standardization of materials management processes across all manufacturing locations and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery.
Requirements
Lead all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, inventory control, material handling, and outbound shipping.
Develop standardized warehouse processes, procedures, and KPIs across all Panelmatic facilities.
Optimize warehouse layouts, storage utilization, and material handling systems to support business growth.
Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and warehouse productivity.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Design and implement efficient material flow strategies from receiving through production and shipment.
Establish supermarket, kitting, point-of-use inventory, Kanban, and replenishment systems where appropriate.
Partner with Operations and Production teams to eliminate material shortages and production interruptions.
Improve material presentation, line-side delivery, and internal logistics processes.
Experience in industrial manufacturing, electrical equipment, control panels, switchgear, automation, or related industries preferred.
Demonstrated success implementing warehouse and material flow improvements.
Experience leading large teams and managing organizational transformation.
Technical Skills
ERP systems experience (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) experience.
Strong knowledge of inventory management and logistics best practices.
Advanced analytical and KPI management capabilities.
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement expertise.
Preferred Certifications
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Supply Chain or Logistics certifications
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
401k with employer match of 100% up to 4%
Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
PTO and paid holidays provided
Career advancement opportunities
Competitive wages
Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years