Material Handling and Equipment Manager in Boston, Massachusetts at W.B. Mason Company, Inc

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Position Title: Material Handling and Equipment Manager
Position Type: Full Time
Location: 647 Summer Street, Boston, MA, USA
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
Description:

Join the W.B. Mason team! We are searching for a full-time Material Handling and Equipment Manager who is ready to lead complex systems and elevate operational performance. If this sounds like you, apply today!

The Perks Of Becoming Our Material Handling and Equipment Manager:

• Competitive pay
• A full‑time schedule
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending program
• Paid holidays
• Dependent care
• Blue Cross Blue Shield plans with $0 in‑network deductible
• Short‑ & long‑term disability
• Company‑provided/supplemental life insurance
• Company‑paid cell phone plan (unlimited talk/text/data - add a family member for just $55/month per line

WHAT THE JOB LOOKS LIKE:

In this Material Handling and Equipment Manager role, you are responsible for ensuring that material handling equipment performs safely, efficiently, and consistently throughout its entire lifecycle. You proactively design and refine maintenance strategies, monitor reliability metrics, and step in with solutions when performance falls short. You set the standard for safety and compliance by leading audits, addressing findings, and working alongside Safety teams to strengthen training and best practices. As the technical authority, you guide equipment purchasing decisions, oversee installations, and support automation and expansion projects from planning through execution. Your work connects across teams, as you collaborate with Operations to improve flow and throughput, manage vendor performance, develop technical talent, escalate and resolve critical issues, keep leadership informed, and travel as needed to support sites or partners.

WHO WE ARE:

At W.B. Mason, we go beyond being just a supplier; we see ourselves as your committed partner in cultivating a successful workspace! We offer a wide variety of products, including office supplies, ergonomic furniture, high-quality cleaning supplies, and tasty food service items, ensuring you have all the essentials for smooth operations. What truly distinguishes us is our dedication to building trust and nurturing strong relationships. We prioritize internal promotions, creating genuine growth opportunities for driven individuals eager to advance their careers.

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Who Should Apply:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience managing material handling equipment in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environments
• Experience managing capital projects and equipment vendors
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
• Familiarity with CMMS/EAM systems for maintenance tracking
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
• Effective communication skills
• Physical ability to lift/move up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to interpret equipment schematics, layouts, and technical documentation
• Ability to work across operations, engineering, and leadership teams
• Ability to spend time in operational environments (warehouse or plant floor)
• Ability to respond to off-hours equipment issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with automated and/or semi-automated MHE systems is preferred
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems
• Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM certification
• OSHA certification or strong safety leadership experience

Become our Material Handling and Equipment Manager today!

This role may involve the operation of certain pieces of Material Handling Equipment (MHE). The company supplies and mandates training and certification on each individual piece of equipment prior to permissible use. Use of any equipment by an employee on which they are not trained and certified may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.