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Superior Dairy Inc Materials Manager in Canton, Ohio
Quality milk and dairy products begin on the farm and continue through every step at Superior Dairy. Michigan Milk Producers Association's family dairy farmers take pride in producing wholesome, nutritious milk with care and integrity. That commitment to quality carries forward as member milk is bottled and processed at Superior Dairy, MMPA's wholly owned subsidiary in Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1922, Superior Dairy honors its Great Lakes heritage while delivering trusted dairy products to customers in 44 states.
Why you'll love working here:
- Competitive salary
- Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement including 401k with employer contributions
- Personal and professional growth opportunities
- Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
- Employee wellness initiatives
- Employee feedback and suggestion forums
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The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing all material planning, procurement coordination, inventory control, warehouse operations, and production supply functions within a fluid dairy and ice cream manufacturing facility. This role ensures uninterrupted production of fluid milk and ice cream products through effective raw material planning, packaging supply management, cold storage oversight, and finished goods coordination.
The Materials Manager drives inventory accuracy, cost control, regulatory compliance, and service level performance while leading warehouse and materials team members in a fast-paced, food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Materials Planning & Production Support
Develop and execute material requirement plans based on production schedules.
Ensure availability of raw milk, cream, sweeteners, stabilizers, flavors, inclusions, and packaging materials.
Coordinate closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to prevent downtime.
Monitor shelf-life-sensitive ingredients and manage FIFO/FEFO rotation.
2. Inventory Management
Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials, packaging, WIP, and finished goods.
Lead cycle count programs and annual physical inventories.
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