Materials Manager

Job Purpose

Responsible for ensuring all materials are available to meet planned production schedules. Directs inventory, storage, and retrieval processes utilizing principles of resource management to meet or exceed profit projections. Reviews, develops, and implements procedures to ensure effective completion of area functions. Trains and directs materials personnel. Completes related documents as required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Include but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Development and implementation of Supply Chain Management and Production Control.
• Accountable for the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of Materials and Shipping & Receiving department functions.
• Responsible for ensuring that inventory is maintained at optimal levels and no costly overstock/out of stock situations are allowed. That all Materials are available to meet production schedules and ensure timely delivery to customers by monitoring inventory days and dollars on hand to meet goals.
• Generates inventory plans to report to the Plant Manager.
• Assists with production planning.
• Supports schedulers with any issues by maintaining professional relations with customers, vendors, suppliers, and any other outside service providers.
• Responsible for maintaining effective communications, coordination, and working relations with company personnel and management.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong understanding of inventory management processes and systems.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of business problems.
• Able to apply statistical calculations, analysis of variance, correlations techniques, and sampling theory as well as algebra, linear equations, and other analytics as required.
• Able to understand and utilize financial reports and legal documents to conduct business.
• Should have excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and displays a great attitude.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

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.

• Ability to communicate verbally with vendors, management, and other co-workers, both individually and in front of a group is crucial.  Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.
• Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; stoop, kneel, bend, twist, reach, push, pull, grasp, and pinch on a continual basis; occasional will need to stand or walk.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer, mobile devices, copiers, and touch screens.
• No heavy lifting is expected; the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-20 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-50 pounds.
• The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations and to receive ordinary information.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience, with two or more years in a supervisory position. 
• Union facility experience is desirable, and a bachelor’s degree related to inventory and production control; or equivalent work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills