Material Manager
What You Will Do
As a key member of the plant leadership team, you will lead material planning, inventory control and supplier performance to ensure efficient, cost-effective operations. You will be responsible for delivery performance, inventory optimisation and the implementation of JCMS material control principles across the plant and wider supply chain. This is an onsite manufacturing role with up to 20% travel, focused on driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and cost reduction while supporting production and customer delivery targets.
What We Offer
Competitive salary plus bonus plan
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee referral scheme
Employee discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Discounts on Johnson Controls products
Training and career development opportunities
Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture
How You Will Do It
Lead scheduling, planning and customer delivery processes to meet demand
Oversee inventory management, stock control and financial compliance
Develop and manage budgets, headcount and resources across planning, purchasing and warehouse teams
Monitor and deliver KPIs in line with company targets while maintaining quality and reducing cost
Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with production, finance and supply chain teams
Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction projects aligned to plant goals
Review demand vs capacity and implement solutions to address bottlenecks
Manage supplier performance and material availability to support uninterrupted production
Ensure accurate master data and regular product and production reviews
What We Are Looking For
Required
Experience within warehouse, manufacturing or production environments with material management responsibility
Strong inventory control and stock reconciliation knowledge
Proven leadership experience within end-to-end manufacturing and planning operations
Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation skills
Knowledge of OEE, Lean principles and waste reduction techniques
Experience identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks
Strong communication and team leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Experience with MRP/ERP systems
Beneficial
Experience in forecasting, master production scheduling and reducing scheduling variances
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP or CLTD)
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
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