What is the role of a Director of Materials at Johnson Thermal Systems?

The Director of Materials position at Johnson Thermal Systems is a Full-Time opportunity in the Manufacturing field.

Where is this Director of Materials job located?

Caldwell, Idaho, 83605, United States

What is the expected salary for this Director of Materials job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Director of Materials at Johnson Thermal Systems

Summary:
The Director of Materials is responsible for leading enterprise-aligned materials management, supply chain, logistics, warehousing, and master scheduling activities in support of the Modular Center of Excellence for Mission Critical Group. This role ensures uninterrupted material flow to support modular manufacturing operations, optimized logistics for inbound materials and outbound modular units, and disciplined cost control across materials and freight while enabling scalable growth and clear-to-build readiness across the modular platform.

The position plays a critical role in enabling predictable on time, on cost, and high-quality delivery of modular structures to mission critical customers through proactive material strategy, risk mitigation, and integrated planning.

The Director of Materials partners closely with Modular Operations, Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Quality, and Finance to align material strategy with production schedules, capacity plans, and customer delivery commitments across multiple manufacturing sites and serves as the primary material leader within the Modular.

Accountabilities:
Materials Sourcing and Supply Chain

Develop and execute commodity driven and supply continuity strategies for raw materials, fabricated components, and purchased assemblies used in modular structure manufacturing
Lead supplier selection, qualification, pricing negotiations, and contract management to support quality, delivery, and cost objectives while ensuring alignment with enterprise supplier governance standards
Establish supplier KPIs (delivery, quality, cost, responsiveness) and drive continuous improvement through structured performance management and supplier engagement
Manage long lead and critical materials to support project driven modular builds with forward-looking visibility and risk buffering.
Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans to protect production schedules including dual sourcing, capacity planning, and regional supply alignment

Logistics and Transportation

Oversee inbound logistics for materials delivered to Modular COE facilities.
Optimize outbound logistics for delivery of completed modular units to customer sites to ensure cost efficiency and schedule integrity.
Manage carrier selection, routing strategies, packaging standards, and freight cost controls.
Coordinate logistics execution with production schedules and project delivery milestones to maintain project readiness, material clear to build, and sit delivery alignment.

Warehouse Operations and Line Side Delivery

Direct all warehouse activities including receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, staging, and shipment
Ensure accurate and timely picking and delivery of materials to line side to support modular production flow
Implement warehouse best practices to improve productivity, safety, space utilization, and inventory accuracy
Establish KPIs for warehouse performance, material availability, and production support
Drive operational readiness by developing kitting strategies to support modular takt-based production

Master Scheduling and Planning

Own master scheduling and material planning across multiple Modular COE sites
Own MRP processes to align demand, inventory, and capacity with production execution
Partner with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to translate project demand into executable production and material plans
Support the MCG SIOP process as the MCG Modular COE SIOP leader
Adjust schedules proactively based on design changes, customer priorities, or supply constraints to maintain CTB readiness.

Cost Reduction and Inventory Optimization

Drive material cost reduction through sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and design for manufacturability collaboration
Reduce logistics and freight costs through improved planning, consolidation, and routing strategies
Optimize inventory levels to balance working capital, production continuity, and project requirements
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow, lead time reduction, and waste elimination
Develop inventory segmentation strategies aligned to project risk, demand variability, and long lead time material exposure

Systems, Compliance, and Leadership

Ensure effective use of ERP/MRP, and warehouse management systems to drive data accuracy and visibility
Establish and maintain standard work, policies, and procedures for materials management within the Modular COE
Lead and develop a high performing team of buyers, planners, schedulers, and warehouse personnel. Manage employee performance reviews and conflict resolution.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements across all materials and logistics activities
Serve as the functional leader for modular materials governance, supporting enterprise digitization and commodity visibility initiatives

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Attributes

Safety First: Ensures safe, compliant material handling and logistics across all modular operations.
Have Humanity: Builds trust and strong cross-functional partnerships through respect and collaboration.
Be Transparent: Communicates supply risks, material status, and cost impacts clearly and proactively.
Drive Innovation: Improves materials planning, logistics, and supplier strategies to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Be Resilient: Adapts quickly to supply chain volatility and shifting production demands.
Always Reliable: Delivers uninterrupted material flow to support predictable, on-time delivery.
Grit: Resolves complex supply and capacity challenges with determination and accountability.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
8 to 12 years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, or logistics within a manufacturing environment
Direct experience supporting project based or modular manufacturing operations
Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, and warehouse management processes
Proven ability to manage complex material flows in fast paced production environments
Demonstrated success driving material and logistics cost reduction

Preferred

Experience in modular construction, mission critical infrastructure, power, data center, or industrial manufacturing
Multi-site manufacturing planning and scheduling experience
CPIM – Certified in Production and Inventory Management or similar
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience (Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt or higher)
Advanced negotiation and supplier management expertise
Experience operating within an integrated SIOP or project-based planning environment

Key Performance Indicators

Production line material availability
Schedule adherence and on time delivery of modular units
Inventory turns and working capital performance
Material and freight cost reduction
Supplier on time delivery and quality performance
Warehouse accuracy, productivity, and safety metrics
CTB Readiness
Long Lead material management and material risk exposure

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