Material Control Manager - Paper Center of Excellence

Are you looking to shape the future of supply chain excellence from the ground up?

 

Leola, PA, will soon be home to Dart’s new paper plate manufacturing Center of Excellence—an advanced, high-performing operation designed to meet the rising demand for paper-based food and beverage packaging.

 

We’re building something extraordinary. And we’re looking for a strategic, process-driven Material Control Manager to help us lead the way.

 

As the Material Control Manager, you'll be at the heart of our supply chain operations, leading efforts to streamline inventory, enhance production scheduling, and shape the future of our materials management practices. You’ll partner across departments, lead with data, and make decisions that drive efficiency, reduce waste, and fuel our momentum.

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays
• A values-driven culture built on safety, integrity, innovation, and a collaborative “One Team” mindset—where cross-functional leadership is both expected and supported
• Targeted training and professional development to help you grow your leadership and operational expertise
• The opportunity to build and lead critical material control functions within a new, state-of-the-art Center of Excellence
• A role where your decisions directly impact cost, efficiency, and service—making your work both strategic and meaningful

 

What You'll Do - Results:

• Analyze capacity constraints and manpower needs with precision and foresight
• Champion team-based improvements to inventory control and scheduling processes
• Define and execute short- and long-term strategies for Production Control and Shipping & Receiving
• Align inventory management practices with company policies to ensure accuracy and readiness
• Maintain and manage the MRP system to support smooth operations
• Act as the key liaison between the Materials team and internal stakeholders
• Monitor inventory to support production and service parts, while reducing excess and obsolete stock
• Lead cross-functional meetings to align material planning with production goals
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting on materials, inventory, and schedules

 

What You Bring - Competencies:

• Balances day-to-day execution with long-term planning to align material control with organizational goals
• Proactively identifies operational inefficiencies and drives initiatives to resolve them
• Effectively communicates complex concepts and influences stakeholders across departments to drive alignment
• Uses data and analytics to forecast demand, detect issues, and optimize material control processes
• Focuses on delivering measurable improvements in cost, efficiency, and service performance

 

Key Experience and Skills:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in scheduling, inventory, warehousing, customer service, or purchasing
• Supervisory experience or a proven track record of leadership
• Demonstrated success in driving transformation and process improvement
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor)
• APICS/CPIM Certification strongly preferred

Work Schedule & Travel:

• Initial schedule will be Monday–Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
  • Will transition to 24/7 operations later this year; flexibility required.
• Travel is required (up to 50%) for the first several months/throughout 2025-2026. Travel will be for onboarding, training, ongoing operational excellence and other purposes. Travel will, for the most part, take place Monday – Friday, but some weekend travel may be required.

Apply now and be part of the team that's driving excellence forward in Leola.

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at [email protected]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.

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