Material Flow Manager at Foxconn-PCE Technology – Lordstown, Ohio

Foxconn System LLC

Job Description – Material Flow Manager

FSLA Status: Exempt

Location: Lordstown, OH

Reports To: Production Control Director

Direct Reports: Material Flow Specialist, Material Flow Supervisor, Packaging Engineer, Packaging Engineer Supervisor, 3rd Party Equipment Maintenance

Primary Function: The Material Flow Manager is responsible for optimizing the end-to-end flow of materials, components, and packaging within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role oversees internal and external logistics functions — including planning, storage, material control, packaging design, and movement — to ensure alignment with production schedules, customer requirements, and inventory objectives. The Material Flow Manager drives operational efficiency and continuous improvement across all material handling processes through data-driven decision-making and Lean principles.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee Daily Operations: Manage daily material flow activities and the performance of the Production Control support team, ensuring timely delivery of materials to production lines.
• End-to-End Material Flow Strategy: Design, implement, and optimize factory layout and material flow strategies tailored for high-value electronic assemblies and low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure seamless scheduling, kitting, and fulfillment of build orders and customer projects.
• Launch & NPI Readiness: Lead material flow strategies and logistics readiness for new product introductions (NPIs) and manufacturing launches across multiple customer programs.
• Lean Strategy & Optimization: Implement Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on material presentation, inventory reduction, and efficiency of movement.
• Equipment & Automation Management: Manage relationships with in-house and third-party equipment maintenance providers supporting automated guided vehicles (AGVs), conveyors, and material handling systems.
• Packaging & Handling: Oversee the design, sourcing, and implementation of custom packaging for fragile, electro-sensitive components and high-value assemblies.
• Material Handling Team Management: Direct and develop material handling, inventory, and packaging engineering teams to achieve departmental goals.
• Performance Management: Develop, track, and report on KPI metrics (inventory accuracy, line fill rate, material usage efficiency, etc.) to assess process health and drive improvement.
• Business Planning: Create and execute departmental business plans aligned to production volume forecasts and contract manufacturing growth targets.
• Customer Support: Interface with customer operations teams for service part flow, configuration requests, and order fulfillment requirements.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field;
• Master’s degree preferred.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of management experience within materials, logistics, or production control functions in high-tech manufacturing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, pull systems, Kanban, JIT, and Lean logistics methodologies.
• SAP experience required, with focus on EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) module.
• Proven success in designing and sustaining efficient material flow systems supporting varied production models.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, dashboards) and comfort with data analytics tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experienced in setting and delivering results through KPI-driven performance management.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and control cost.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, equipment maintenance teams, and logistics partners.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting contract manufacturing environments or electronics assembly operations.
• Familiarity with automation and smart factory systems for material transportation.
• Knowledge of ESD-safe packaging design and handling of sensitive electrical components.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement training.

Summary

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on leader who thrives at the intersection of production control, logistics, and supply chain optimization. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the timely, efficient, and cost-effective flow of materials supporting the next generation of high-tech commodities

Requires Skills/Licenses/Certifications

• SAP
• Six Sigma

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Number of hours a team member working in this position must:

Stand 2 – 3 hours

Walk 1 – 2 hours

Sit 2 – 4 hours

• Maximum weight limit & frequency that this position generally requires a team member to LIFT/CARRY:

Lift/Carry Frequency

0 – 10 lbs. 1 – 2 hours

10 – 25 lbs. 1 – 2 hours

25 – 45 lbs. 1 – 2 hours

45+ lbs. 0 hours

• Frequency with which a team member working in this position performs the following activities:

Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

0-1 hrs

1-3 hrs

3-5 hrs

5-8 hrs

Climbing

X

Squatting

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Grasping

X

Reaching

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Keyboarding

X

Safety

Must embrace Safety as a personal best practice by adhering to all safe work practices and following all applicable rules and regulations. 100% participation in Safety training activities is required.