Materials Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Materials Manager (Production Control Specialist)

Location: North Westborough, MA (Onsite)

Type: 6-Month Contract | M–F, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Industry: Robotics Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Production Control

About the Role:

We’re seeking a skilled Materials Manager to lead production control and material flow for a high-volume robotics manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring material readiness, supporting new product introductions (NPI), and driving operational excellence through lean manufacturing practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer end-to-end material flows from supplier receipt to line-side delivery
• Develop and maintain PFEP (Plan for Every Part)
• Coordinate production scheduling and material staging
• Monitor build plan adherence and job flow velocity
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams
• Implement Kanban, JIT, and visual management systems
• Manage MRP and MES systems for real-time inventory control

Success Metrics:

• Material Build Readiness %
• Aged Transaction Reports
• On-Time Delivery / Build Plan Adherence

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years in manufacturing, supply chain, or materials management
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing (Kanban, JIT, Kaizen)
• Experience with MRP/MES systems
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and data analysis skills
• Bonus: APICS certification, Kinaxis experience, or a Master’s in Supply Chain

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of robotics manufacturing, working on cutting-edge automation programs in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

About us:

Harvey Nash is a , full-service talent management firm specializing in technology positions. Our company was founded with a mission to serve as the talent partner of choice for the information technology industry.

Our company vision has led us to incredible growth and success in a relatively short period of time and continues to guide us today. We are committed to operating with the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity, and a passionate commitment to our clients, consultants, and employees.

Utilizing our proprietary Predictive Staffing model, our company has enjoyed more than a decade of rapid growth, earning our reputation as a client-focused, efficient provider across a broad range of industries. Today, we serve top Fortune 1000 and successful privately held companies all over the country, still operating under the simple idea that great people aligned under a common vision can achieve tremendous results.

We are part of Harvey Nash Group, a global professional services organization with over forty offices worldwide.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.harveynashusa.com/