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