Senior Materials Manager

Senior Materials Manager

Position Type:                              Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to:                                   Manufacturing Systems Leader

Supervisory Responsibility:         Materials Department

Location:                                      Fort Worth, TX 

Company Summary

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Summary Objective

Stellar Energy is hiring a Senior Materials Manager to join the Integrated Supply Chain team in Fort Worth, TX. The Senior Materials Manager will be responsible for all production scheduling, materials planning, materials control, materials strategy, and all materials project initiatives. This position is also a key enabler of lean and continuous improvement in the plant. In addition, this position is accountable for materials department indirect labor productivity. Key performance indicators for this position are inventory turns, on-time shipping/order fill rate, and days past due.

Essential Functions

• Primary point of contact and responsible for site materials management.
• Ensure optimization of all materials management activities including scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, materials movement, supplier performance measurement, and indirect materials management.
• Responsible for the implementation, support, and compliance of the Materials and SIOP standard work playbook processes and systems to facilitate the fulfillment process from production planning to material procurement and warehousing, through product shipment.
• Facilitate interaction with Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, Product Management and Quality in support of the business’s strategic goals.
• Develop and drive countermeasures for underperforming key processes and/or material suppliers.
• Provide leadership in selecting, developing and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of materials functions and Trane Technologies’ operating goals and objectives.
• Manage suppliers, materials, and inventory in a manner consistent with the requirements of a Lean Six-Sigma manufacturing environment.
• Works to consistently meet and exceed customer requirements
• Continuously strives for operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
• Organize activities & assigning jobs accordingly to the staff requirements.
• Provide required support to Global Procurement Commodity Leaders as needed during supplier selection process.
• Promote APICS certification within the facility.
• Develop and implement a professional development program for materials personnel.
• Ensure alignment of the production plan to the published SIOP consensus plan.
• Drive improved supplier relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Competencies

• Strong customer service orientation and dedicated support of internal customer requirements.
• Proactive change agent with leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple priorities at once.
• Ability to work well in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and proficiency in conflict resolution.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone.

Supervisory Responsibility
 This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in Fort Worth, TX. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely. 

Work Environment
 Most work is performed in an office environment or on our manufacturing floor. Regular trips to SEA Fabrication Shop for observation and research are required. 

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
 This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel
 Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary. 

Required Education and Experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the integrated functions of materials management in a manufacturing environment that has embraced lean concepts, MRP manufacturing practices, and progressive supplier relationships.
• Minimum of three (3) years of managerial experience focusing on standardizing planning and execution, reducing sourcing complexity, and talent development.
• Experience with rate-based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments.
• Experience with visual management systems.
• In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement and distribution) and a superior understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant.

Preferred Education and Experience

• MBA preferred.
• Oracle knowledge desirable.

Work Authorization
 Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits SummaryWe offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions 
• 401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% + 50% match up to 6%)
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage options
• Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
• Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program
• Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases
• Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance
• Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, 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.