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GlassRatners Executive Search practice is partnering with a rapidly growing industrial manufacturing company that supplies the automotive construction sector in the search for their next Director of Materials. This is a recognized innovative and dynamic organization who constantly evolve their products, bringing exciting solutions to the Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive manufacturers. As Director of Materials, you will serve as a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the COO to oversee and optimize the full supply chainfreight, warehousing, planning, inventory control, and logisticsto drive efficiency and ensure ontime, costeffective delivery across North America. You will be expected to quickly build credibility with both executive leadership and operational teams, using a datadriven, analytical approach to influence change and implement improvements. Metrics and performance data will guide your recommendations for new products, systems, policies, and processes within the broader supply chain ecosystem. As a leader, you will mentor and develop a dispersed team, manage vendor relationships, align material flow with production schedules to control cost, uphold safety compliance, and collaborate crossfunctionally with plant materials, logistics, operations, and finance. This exciting role is ideal for a selfdirected professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is motivated to challenge the status quo and make immediate, meaningful impact. To be successful in this, you will possess the following: Bachelors degree in business administration, business management, or a related field Previous leadership experience in strategic planning, materials, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain management, and logistics Knowledge of total quality management (TQM) and continuous improvement; lean manufacturing experience is an asset Demonstrated success working with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in a complex, competitive automotive market Proven ability to lead within a matrixed organization, build strong relationships, and influence outcomes across functions Strong analytical, criticalthinking, curious and changeleadership skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously This role offers the opportunity for a strategic, datafocused materials and logistics leader to work directly with the COO and influence the direction of a fastgrowing organization. The position is based in Southern Ontario, Canada.