Job Description:

Company Overview

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is a Fortune 200 global manufacturing leader, founded in 1912, delivering specialized products and innovative solutions across diverse industries. With over $15.9 billion in revenue (2024), ITW operates with a decentralized business model focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and strong talent development across its global footprint.

Division Overview – ITW Specialty Films

ITW Specialty Films manufactures and markets coated and metallized films used in Financial Cards, Secure ID, Medical Bags, Laminations, and Holographics. Operating from eight locations across North America and Europe, the division leverages deep technical expertise to meet specialized customer needs.

Position Summary

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of material sourcing, planning, and inventory management to ensure reliable support for production and customer demand. This role requires balancing day-to-day execution with long-term strategic planning, while driving safety, quality, and efficiency across the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Materials Purchasing & Planning

The manager leads purchasing and planning activities to secure raw materials and packaging with reliability and cost-effectiveness. Accountability includes maintaining the right balance of inventory to meet production schedules without excess or shortage. Drive inventory accuracy and on-time delivery through the application of ITW’s 80/20 business process and in-lining methodology.

Strategic Sourcing & Continuous Improvement

The manager is responsible for continuously delivering on improvements in cost, efficiency and reliability year over year in our supply base. Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and supply chain to ensure materials management supports both daily execution and long-range planning goals, including activities such as developing an 80/20 sourcing strategy, implementing stocking agreements, identifying dual sourcing opportunities, developing supplier auditing process, etc.

Warehouse Operations & Logistics

The role directs inbound and outbound material flow, coordinating receiving, storage, and distribution to support production efficiency and customer delivery performance. Compliance with safety, environmental, and hazmat requirements is expected at all times. Lead and manage the materials team to meet business goals and customer expectations by simplifying processes and eliminating waste. The manager ensures warehouse standards, housekeeping, and safety practices are reinforced daily.

Safety, Leadership & Growth Mindset

Success in this role requires a clear, practical communication style and leadership approach aligned with ITW values of integrity, simplicity, and trust. Beyond technical skill, the expectation is an aggressive growth mindset: driving change, embracing innovation, and building a team culture that is proactive rather than reactive. The manager is accountable for equipping the team with the knowledge and clarity to execute effectively while raising the bar on safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

Directly supervise and develop non-exempt team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experienceProficient in supply chain and inventory management systems and key metricsExpertise in visual inventory managementExperience completing purchasing and planning functions in ERP systemsProven record of strong analytical and communication skillsAble to effectively drive cross-group collaboration and cooperation, using effective communication, project management, and organizational skillsProven communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills across all organizational levelsAbility to display innovative thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skillsUnderstanding of basic business financialsKnowledge of continuous improvement manufacturing concepts or projects based on the 80/20 principle is a plus

License(s)/Certification(s) Required: None

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:Requires frequent standing, Walking, computer use, and communication with both office and production floor teams.Regular movement through production areas; proper PPE provided as needed.Travel up to 15% divisionally as needed.

Working Conditions

On-site role in manufacturing facility environment.

FLSA Status

This is a Full-Time Exempt position

Compensation Information:

Pay Range

Salary $90,000 - $115,000 per yr.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.