About Ralliant (Gems Setra)
Ralliant, formerly part of Fortive, is a publicly traded precision technology company powering innovation across industries. Through its Gems Sensors and Setra Systems brands, Ralliant designs and manufactures industry-leading sensing technologies for fluid management, pressure, energy, and environmental applications. Backed by a global presence and a legacy of innovation, Ralliant enables real-world impact in safety, sustainability, and productivity. If you’re driven to lead, solve complex problems, and build world-class operations, Ralliant is the place to grow. Ralliant is seeking a results-driven Materials Manager to oversee and lead all upstream material operations at its Boxborough facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this hands-on leadership position is responsible for ensuring efficient procurement, receiving, material flow, inventory control, and shipping functions to support on-time internal and external customer fulfillment.
The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of lean manufacturing, inventory strategy, supplier performance, and team leadership. You will play a key role in maintaining material readiness, driving operational excellence, and supporting production to exceed 95% on-time delivery goals.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead procurement of direct and indirect materials in coordination with production and supply chain teams.
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Supervise shipping and receiving activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely order fulfillment.
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Manage the full material flow process: purchasing, receiving, material handling, stocking, and shipping.
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Actively resolve materials issues impacting quality, production, or customer delivery.
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Lead daily factory operations reviews and serve as an operations team leader.
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Develop and mentor a high-performing materials team; foster employee engagement and succession planning.
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Leverage forecasts and historical data to support inventory and production planning.
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Drive continuous improvement in Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC) through lean initiatives and inventory optimization.
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Oversee inventory management: including cycle counts, E&O, physical inventory, and adjustments.
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Monitor and evaluate vendor performance through scorecards and data-driven reviews.
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Support sourcing decisions for both sustaining and new product introductions.
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Apply Fortive Production System (FPS) tools such as IMAG, Kanban, PSI, and PSP to improve efficiency.
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Benchmark and implement best practices from other Fortive business units.
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Support additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
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Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in planning, procurement, and inventory management
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Strong leadership and supervisory experience within a lean manufacturing environment
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Working knowledge of Kanban and lean material replenishment systems
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Demonstrated ability to solve operational problems and lead cross-functional collaboration
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Excellent communication and analytical skills
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Ability to lead change and influence others
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Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment
Preferred:
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MBA or advanced degree
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Experience with Fortive Production System (FPS) or similar operational excellence frameworks
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ralliant Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.