Manager I, Materials - The Toro Company

Job Title: ​Manager I, Materials - Company:   ​The Toro Company​

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Who Are We?   

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place to build a career in El Paso, TX.   

As the ​Materials Manager​, you will be responsible for overseeing Production Control and Supply Chain operations, including supplier management for purchased components, implementation of lean material management processes, production and delivery analysis, inventory accuracy, short- and long-term material and capacity planning, and supervision of functional support staff. This role ensures timely shipments and on-time delivery while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards and overall site metrics.​

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  

• ​​​​Maintain reliable systems to sustain inventory levels as established.
• Identify materials required to meet the production plan.
• Ensure material supply to production through various methods (kits, Kanban, buffers).
• Oversee receipt of raw materials and shipment of finished goods.
• Daily oversight of shipping operations, ensuring compliance with CT-PAT and BASC security processes and on-time delivery performance.
• Monitor raw material warehouse and inventory accuracy on the production floor.
• Manage accurate silo inventories, accurate backflushing / adjustments.
• Implement Lean Materials Management processes.
• Manage, reduce, and control trailers within the plant.
• Implement and monitor cycle counting program.
• Maintain and control Kanban systems across different areas.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety policies and environmental management systems.
• Support supplier evaluations for key services and products.
• Adhere to company policies for file management, record retention, and information handling.
• Comply with all legal requirements related to environmental regulations, workplace safety, and company policies.
• Report any deviations from laws or regulations to immediate supervisor.
• Full job description will be provided to final candidate at point of offer. 
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What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  

•  Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, accounting, or a related field.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of experience in similar materials manager role.

• Strong knowledge of material management systems and lean manufacturing material flow principles.
• Experience implementing Kanban and inventory reduction strategies.
• PFEP management expertise.
• Leadership and team-building skills with proven ability to motivate and develop employees.
• Ability to make independent departmental decisions and consult with senior management when necessary.
• Experience in budgeting, production control, inventory management, material planning, and direct supervision.
• Familiarity with international trade concepts (Mexico-U.S.)

Preferred Requirements:

• MBA
• APICS Certification
• Green or Black Belt Certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish

What Can We Give You?   

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our El Paso, Texas location a variety of perks, including:  

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.  

• Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.  

• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.  

• Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between ​$96,400​ - ​$120,500​. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.  

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system. 

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.