{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"79639f7ea9ea58b16309147e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/79639f7ea9ea58b16309147e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/79639f7ea9ea58b16309147e","title":"Material Flow Manager","description":"Overview\nSub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove - the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances - is a family-owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Our products are found in the world’s most luxurious homes, and behind them are teams of people who live our values every day.\nSub-Zero Group is seeking a Material Flow Manager to lead a major transformation in how we manage inventory, supply chain, and team culture. This is not just a tactical role—it's a strategic leadership opportunity to drive change, implement systems, and build accountability into every step of our materials flow.\n\nYou will be responsible for warehouse operations, lineside delivery, and coordination with our third-party logistics (3PL) partner, ensuring seamless integration with internal processes. You’ll manage a team of 40+ material handlers across three shifts, plus a small core inventory group. We're looking for someone with a top-down leadership style who can instill ownership, set expectations, and drive results—while being a cultural force for change.\nKey Responsibilities:\nStrategic Oversight & Accountability:\nOwn full materials lifecycle—from receiving to production lineside delivery.\nLead and manage a 3PL partner to ensure aligned objectives and performance standards.\nEmbed KPI-driven performance management; hold team members accountable for meeting safety, delivery, and accuracy metrics.\nDrive a leadership culture built on ownership, initiative, and measurable improvement.\nPeople & Culture Leadership:\nSupervise an inventory team of two, two production supervisors, and material handler team of 40+ across three shifts.\nSet expectations, coach consistently, and take a structured approach to underperformance and growth.\nActively shape a new team culture: reduce resistance to change and foster trust in process and data.\nThis position reports to the Site Leader and is a key member of the site leadership team.\nInventory Control & Systems:\nUse scan-data tracking systems to monitor real-time material movement and implement control measures.\nOversee daily inventory transactions and support the establishment of tighter inventory practices.\nCoordinate with other departments to align materials availability with production planning.\nProcess Development & Improvement:\nLaunch and lead lean manufacturing, 6S, and other continuous improvement efforts.\nStandardize procedures across shifts to reduce waste and boost efficiency.\nSupport the development of system-driven workflows and accountability checks.\nPartner cross functionally to implement a plan-for-every-part approach to line side deliveries.\nEvaluate the entire material handling process with a focus on clear work instructions, full work loading, a safe work environment, and effective training and onboarding.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience\n10+ years of progressive management experience in materials, supply chain, or manufacturing roles\nDemonstrated ability to lead large teams and drive accountability in high-volume environments\nExperience working with or managing 3PL providers\nProven history of leading change, enforcing standards, and improving performance through clear expectations and leadership\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, SCM, or related\nStrong analytical, communication, and organizational skills\nSAP experience\nWe value our employees by providing:\nCompetitive compensation based on skills\nIndustry leading health, dental, and vision plans\nGenerous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing\nOn-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths\nEducation assistance and internal training programs\nElectric vehicle charging\nMaternity & paternity leave\nInterested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here!\n\nThis position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.","company":"Subzero Group","rawCompany":"subzero group","city":"Madison","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:03:55.639Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"11-3071.00","title":"Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers","slug":"transportation-storage-and-distribution-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"493190","title":"Other Warehousing and Storage","slug":"other-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"333922","title":"Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"conveyor-and-conveying-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Flow Manager","description":"Overview\nSub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove - the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances - is a family-owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Our products are found in the world’s most luxurious homes, and behind them are teams of people who live our values every day.\nSub-Zero Group is seeking a Material Flow Manager to lead a major transformation in how we manage inventory, supply chain, and team culture. This is not just a tactical role—it's a strategic leadership opportunity to drive change, implement systems, and build accountability into every step of our materials flow.\n\nYou will be responsible for warehouse operations, lineside delivery, and coordination with our third-party logistics (3PL) partner, ensuring seamless integration with internal processes. You’ll manage a team of 40+ material handlers across three shifts, plus a small core inventory group. We're looking for someone with a top-down leadership style who can instill ownership, set expectations, and drive results—while being a cultural force for change.\nKey Responsibilities:\nStrategic Oversight & Accountability:\nOwn full materials lifecycle—from receiving to production lineside delivery.\nLead and manage a 3PL partner to ensure aligned objectives and performance standards.\nEmbed KPI-driven performance management; hold team members accountable for meeting safety, delivery, and accuracy metrics.\nDrive a leadership culture built on ownership, initiative, and measurable improvement.\nPeople & Culture Leadership:\nSupervise an inventory team of two, two production supervisors, and material handler team of 40+ across three shifts.\nSet expectations, coach consistently, and take a structured approach to underperformance and growth.\nActively shape a new team culture: reduce resistance to change and foster trust in process and data.\nThis position reports to the Site Leader and is a key member of the site leadership team.\nInventory Control & Systems:\nUse scan-data tracking systems to monitor real-time material movement and implement control measures.\nOversee daily inventory transactions and support the establishment of tighter inventory practices.\nCoordinate with other departments to align materials availability with production planning.\nProcess Development & Improvement:\nLaunch and lead lean manufacturing, 6S, and other continuous improvement efforts.\nStandardize procedures across shifts to reduce waste and boost efficiency.\nSupport the development of system-driven workflows and accountability checks.\nPartner cross functionally to implement a plan-for-every-part approach to line side deliveries.\nEvaluate the entire material handling process with a focus on clear work instructions, full work loading, a safe work environment, and effective training and onboarding.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience\n10+ years of progressive management experience in materials, supply chain, or manufacturing roles\nDemonstrated ability to lead large teams and drive accountability in high-volume environments\nExperience working with or managing 3PL providers\nProven history of leading change, enforcing standards, and improving performance through clear expectations and leadership\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, SCM, or related\nStrong analytical, communication, and organizational skills\nSAP experience\nWe value our employees by providing:\nCompetitive compensation based on skills\nIndustry leading health, dental, and vision plans\nGenerous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing\nOn-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths\nEducation assistance and internal training programs\nElectric vehicle charging\nMaternity & paternity leave\nInterested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here!\n\nThis position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T11:03:55.639Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T11:03:55.639Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Subzero Group","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Madison","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"79639f7ea9ea58b16309147e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/79639f7ea9ea58b16309147e"}}