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Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading speciality materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and speciality insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Position Summary

As MP&L Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Materials, Planning & Logistics (MP&L) function at our North Augusta site, ensuring the effective and integrated flow of raw materials, packaging, consumables, and finished goods. This role is critical to achieving our On-Time In-Full (OTIF) targets, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and supporting production and shipping operations. You will also contribute to the annual business plan and uphold the Alkegen Core Values, Safety, and Environmental standards.

You will oversee the Planning, Purchasing, Warehousing, and Shipping functions, while providing supervisory leadership, staff development, and continuous improvement across MP&L operations.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Inventory Management

+ Develop and manage production plans and batch schedules in coordination with production, engineering, and customer service.

+ Perform safety stock analysis and define appropriate inventory stocking levels.

+ Monitor inventory health and lead cycle count programs to ensure stock accuracy.

+ Lead the reconciliation of physical inventory to system records (e.g., BPCS).

+ Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including interplant transfers and offsite storage movements.

+ Liaise with engineering for shutdown schedules and production line availability.

+ Support planning of R&D activities with operations.

Purchasing & Material Control

+ Oversee purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and warehousing needs.

+ Manage vendor relationships and support procurement processes in collaboration with Supply Chain.

+ Evaluate and coordinate disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.

Logistics & Warehouse Operations

+ Manage the despatch process and implement shipment schedules in collaboration with QC and customer service teams.

+ Ensure FIFO inventory practices are followed and lead implementation of improved systems.

+ Coordinate warehouse entries and oversee material movements to support customer demands.

Team Leadership & Compliance

+ Provide supervisory direction to MP&L team members, including workload assignment, training, and performance development.

+ Promote staff development using Alkegen’s performance management tools and frameworks.

+ Ensure consistent application and interpretation of company policies.

+ Manage resourcing levels, estimate personnel needs, and ensure timely completion of MP&L deliverables.

+ Enforce Alkegen’s Safety and Environmental policies and company values in all areas of responsibility.

Continuous Improvement & Business Support

+ Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and Lean/5S activities within MP&L.

+ Support key operational KPIs including OTIF, inventory turns, and throughput.

+ Contribute to the site’s annual business plan and provide forecasting input.

+ Resolve MP&L-related complaints and conduct RCCA/root cause analysis as required.

General

+ Perform other duties as assigned in support of business needs.

+ Live and promote Alkegen’s Core Values in daily responsibilities and leadership behaviors.

Qualifications & Experience

+ 3–10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, planning, materials management, or logistics.

+ Strong leadership and team development experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Proven ability to work across functions and influence at multiple levels of the organization.

+ Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ERP system experience (e.g., BPCS) preferred.

+ Knowledge and practical experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement.

+ Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.

+ Self-motivated and capable of working independently and collaboratively.

+ Solid understanding of inventory management principles, MRP, and production scheduling.

+ Awareness of industrial safety practices and regulatory compliance.

Other Information

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role but is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs without prior notice.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.