About Us - Phoenix Material

Phoenix Material helps manufacturers run cleaner, leaner, and more reliable operations by restoring, managing, and optimizing reusable packaging at scale.

Our Solutions

Keeping supply chains continuously Clean

Our mission is to simplify the flow of returnable packaging by turning operational complexity into clarity—through disciplined cleaning, precise asset management, and dependable daily execution. Guided by The Phoenix Group’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership, we help manufacturers operate with confidence, knowing their materials are clean, compliant, and ready for every shift.

our story

Built to solve the bottlenecks of manufacturing

Wide view of a factory floor showing several workers handling stacks of flat plastic pallets around large blue industrial processing machines with overhead ducting.

Phoenix Material began with a simple mission: eliminate the container shortages, cleanliness issues, and line-side interruptions that quietly drain performance.

Over the years, we’ve expanded into a high-capacity operation serving automotive, industrial, agricultural, grocery, and pharmaceutical supply chains—helping companies reduce cost, strengthen compliance, and maintain continuous flow through smarter returnable packaging management.

As part of The Phoenix Group, we now operate as a key link in a fully integrated supply chain ecosystem.

Differentiators

What sets Phoenix Material apart

Seamless Line-Side Management

Clean, organized containers delivered exactly where they’re needed.

Optimized Inventory Models

VMI and lean stocking programs that free up space and cash.

Real-Time Visibility

Tracking and reporting that eliminate surprises and prevent shortages.

Reliable Packaging Flow

Clean, compliant assets ready for use, every shift.

Cross-Functional Expertise

Our six specialized divisions collaborate as one, integrating automation, packaging, logistics, and quality into a single advantage.

Lower Total Costs

Extended asset life, reduced replacements, and consolidated handling.

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leadership

Where experience meets operational insight

Our leadership team brings decades of experience across packaging, manufacturing, logistics, and compliance—ensuring every program is built with precision, accountability, and real-world understanding of line-side demands.

Gary Sherman

President/CEO

Phoenix Group

Bill East

Vice President

Phoenix Material

Jon East

Plant Manager

Phoenix Material

Lorna Rodriquez

Office Manager

Phoenix Material

Tyler Scott

Operations Manager

Phoenix Material

careers

Join the team that always finds a way

At Phoenix Material, we hire people who solve problems, not just complete tasks. If you’re looking to build a career that blends innovation, precision, and teamwork, we’d love to meet you.

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Certifications

Committed to quality and compliance

Phoenix Material maintains the standards and certifications required for high-stakes industries—ensuring cleanliness, traceability, and audit readiness across every asset we manage.

ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Institute continuous improvement

Regular internal and external audits

Ensure both supplier and material compliance

Worker wearing gloves places black plastic components into a cardboard tray on a warehouse floor with stacked containers in the background.

Phoenix Material employee pressure washing a large manufacturing container with spray gun

"The Phoenix Group has been our strategic logistics partner since 2005. Their Columbus, IN assembly operations manage an extremely important part of our business with an automotive customer. They provide a true turnkey solution that ensures we exceed our customer’s quality, cost, and delivery expectations."

Robert Hill, President & CEO

Alps Alipine North America, Inc.

"Phoenix Technologies designed and manufactured the components for our custom Cobot workstation, seamlessly integrating AI Vision System and a PLC-driven safety system. They supported us at every step of the process and delivered the project on time and budget."

Plant Manager

Major Manufacturer

"We can focus on our true business and let Phoenix do what they're good at. We've saved millions...but the soft costs (less wasted labor hours, increased morale, etc.) are the most valuable part of this relationship."

Grady M., Vice President

Allison Transmission

“Crown’s partnership with Phoenix for the past 12 years has helped us grow our business and serve our customers, effectively and successfully.”

Jessica A, Sales Support Manager

Crown Packaging Corp.

“Over the past 20 years, our partnership with Phoenix Assembly has grown into an integral part of our business success. What began as a straightforward relationship with Phoenix Assembly providing warehouse services, has evolved to include logistics, assembly and test operations among others for significant and sustained growth for both organizations.”

Peter Geddes, Executive Director of Procurement

Alps Alpine North America, Inc.

“Phoenix’s focus on collaboration and transparency supports our commitment--the right material at the right time.”

Paula R, Project Leader

Eaton

"We were very impressed and pleased with Phoenix Technologies designs, customized cobots and installation of assembly lines at our facility."

Vice President

Automative Assemblies Company

Customers