Materials Manager

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the execution of manufacturing schedules.

• Lead production planning and scheduling. Develop best practice material replenishment systems to ensure material availability to achieve production plan while meeting inventory reduction targets.

• Implement and manage cycle count systems to ensure accuracy of inventory transactions throughout the entire inventory value stream.

• Utilizes Lean concepts to reduce and manage WIP and inventory and improve material flow.

• Develop strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure continuous supply at the best value. Develop supplier performance and quality metrics, monitor supplier performance, and drive corrective actions as required.

• Manage daily order volume fluctuations to ensure customer Scorecard targets are achieved. Work closely with preferred logistics partners to determine best cost material transportation.

• Ensures controls, inventory levels and flow of materials are consistent with forecasts for manufacturing and customer service requirements.

• Assists in formulation of business plan including capital improvements and projection of plant production capabilities.

• Lead all environmental material initiatives and material safety related items.

• Coordinates with production operations, engineering, maintenance and other departments in the accomplishment of production goals.

• Prepares reports and analysis of various cost control, production, labor, quality, facility usage and other reports.

• Ensures prompt and economical receipt of materials, supplies and parts. Ensures that plant standards and requirements are met.

• Champion Materials team DOS activities to establish a continuous improvement culture.

• Will be required to work across multiple shifts and/or weekends as determined by plant manager or designate.

• Plans, organizes, integrates and measures the work performed within the department.

• Ensure appropriate leadership and development of his/her team: define clear objectives, allocate resources, monitor activities, allocate fair rewards, provide developmental opportunities etc.

• Encourages and implements team member involvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 3+ years of materials focus experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 5+ years of experience in inventory or production control.

• SAP experience preferred.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, union experience preferred.

• Complete understanding of production planning, MRP and ERP systems.

• Must have ability to work with statistical analyses and possess financial acumen.

• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

• Ability to influence, escalate issues and ideas, and persuade team and positively manage conflict.

• Track record of innovative and creative approach to drive cost reduction.

• Strong track record of lean implementation.

• Strong strategic thinking skills.

• Proven leadership and negotiation abilities.

• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated people management abilities and ability to work in a team environment.

• Business acumen.

• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong organizational and computer skills.

Certifications Required/Preferred:

• CPIM certification, preferred

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