Materials & Logistics Manager

• Accountable for performance management, coaching, and development of direct reports
• Ensures all teams work in alignment with AKG's operational, safety, and quality standards
• Oversees logistics, scheduling, shipping/receiving, and warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory, reliable production flow, and on-time delivery to customers
• Drives continuous improvement in material flow, planning accuracy, and warehouse utilization while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed in logistics, inventory, and planning operations
• Develop and manage warehouse strategies, including space utilization, layout, and 3PL operations
• Oversee inbound, internal, and outbound material movements, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and safety
• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions for discrepancies
• Lead production planning and scheduling across departments to align demand, materials, and capacity
• Establish KPIs for inventory accuracy, warehouse utilization, and on-time delivery, and report results regularly
• Ensure SAP system transactions (TRs, TOs, receipts, shipments, production orders) are timely and accurate
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve material and scheduling conflicts
• Attend daily/weekly production and management review meetings to provide updates and align activities
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and requirements set forth in AKG's Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Regular physical attendance is a requirement of this position

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, or Business, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, materials management, or production planning, including supervisory responsibility
• Strong ERP system knowledge (SAP WM, MM, PP modules preferred)
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be available and able to work the agreed upon shift
• Must be able to sit (50%) and walk (50%) of the time
• May be required to bend, stoop, pull, push, twist, and turn
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. (10% of the time)
• Must be able to use pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment as needed
• You must use safety equipment such as steel toe shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses when in the plant

Forklift certification preferred

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Shift differential opportunities
• GREAT medical, dental, and vision benefits the first of the month after 30 days
• Company Paid Life insurance, STD insurance and LTD insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with amazing company match
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Employee recognition programs
• Team-oriented culture focused on safety and respect