Material Operations Manager

AMP: AI-Powered Sortation for Waste and Recycling · Commerce City, CO

Posted 7/21/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP’s technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling. Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We’re fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we’re always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com.  AMP is hiring a Materials Operations Manager to report to the Plant Manager in Commerce City, CO.   This role will work closely with our facility operations,  finance  and business development teams. This role requires a deep interest in recycling, as well as flexibility and adaptability to the evolving needs of AMP programs,  projects  and  organization .   Responsibilities:   Materials Planning   Interfaces with the Commercial team on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments   Anticipate and forecast material demand   Provide forecast to Commercial sourcing team on material demand by week   Develop and distribute daily/weekly run schedule   Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements and company financial goals   Inventory Management   Communicate with plant colleagues on inventories and anticipated production needs   Ensure and capture inventory accuracy of downgraded and rejected material from suppliers, in process and post production   Responsible for total inventory accuracy of 98%+ in value by incorporating a cycle count procedure   Ensure material storage is in compliance with standards   Logistics   Oversee procedures for shipping, receiving and storing raw materials   Organize and manage deliveries, advise shipment delays and/or information necessary to set up deliveries. Initiate traces with carriers for proof of deliveries when needed   Resolve invoicing issues in cooperation with suppliers and accounts payable   Establish procedures and supervise the annual physical inventory   Supervise, evaluate and coach staff members   Ensure that the company’s standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions   Ensure all team members are trained and certified on tools, equipment and quality standards   Paradigm software knowledge a plus Leadership   Coach members on achieving goals and developing necessary skills that deliver results   Develop team strengths and improve weaknesses   Identify team goals and evaluate team progress   Organize team meetings, topics of discussion and progress toward the goal   Assistant to the Plant Manager acting on behalf of the Plant Manager as required   General   Ensures that equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each shift.   Adheres to all company and regulatory safety standards and rules.   Performs other job-related duties as assigned.   Participate in or lead continuous improvement of processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of materials management operations   The successful candidate will have:   General Requirements:   Relationship building   Agility and adaptability   Innovation and creativity   Employee motivation   Decision-making   Conflict management   Negotiation   Critical Thinking   Continuous Improvement   Education:   High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree a plus   APICS certification (e.g. CPIM) preferred   Experience:   3 to 5 years of experience in materials management in a manufacturing environment   Working Conditions/Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Other duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   Working Location(s):  4150 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022 Salary & Compensation Information : $100,000 - $110,000 Annually Equity Grant:    The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate’s qualifications.    Benefits Information: Medical - The company covers between 78% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.  Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life Benefits start the day you start HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Monthly Contributions! 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching) FTO - Flexible Time Off 6 Accrued Sick Days Eight (8) paid holidays   We’ll consider applications until the position is filled.        

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