Job Summary:

Manages daily operations for the organization's Material’s Management functions:

• Inventory Management and Analysis
• Purchasing
• Warehousing
• Cycle Counting
• Performance and improvement of physical inventories
• Problem solving/resolution and related strategies
• Implements changes meant to improve efficiency and reduce costs associated with the materials management function
• Manages the Plant Purchasing, Warehouse and Customer Service Managers. Works with production to maintain excellent customer service levels along with successfully and efficiently meeting manufacturing goals.
• Able to perform detailed analysis and professional reporting which will be utilized by senior management.
• Able to identify Continuous Improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Essential Functions:

• Ability to manage department heads and employees to meet assigned workload and meet work schedule.
• Works together with Manager of Human Resources to appropriately staff departments, and train and develop associates.
• Effectively manages employees within Customer Service, Purchasing, Inventory Control and Warehouse.
• Effectively manage work to meet needs of the business to maximize profitability with Sales, Inventory Management, and Production schedules.
• Control expenses and oversee the use of labor, equipment, and facilities.
• Works together with the plant manager on Internal and External Audits and assist in the direction of the audit team to ensure compliance for NWF to ensure a successful audit completion.
• Assists in the planning, control, and direct the activities of the plant, ensuring that the most effective and efficient means to the end are managed for the overall well-being of the plant.
• Able to develop effective plans which support business changes and growth.
• Prepares, reviews or audits forms, records, and logs as needed. Maintain such as required.
• Perform other duties or special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain management, Operations or Scientific Field Preferred or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
• 6-8 years of Plant Operations Experience coupled with multi-functional responsibility for 3-4 years. (Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, Customer Service)
• Ability to interface with multi levels within a Plant environment and manage multiple functions within the plant.
• Working knowledge of Inventories and computerized inventory and materials management data.
• People skills to manage complex departments and get the work done on time using experience and competencies.
• Excellent Analytical thinking skills. Project management skills. Planning skills.
• Able to compile and create accurate professional reporting of managed areas and functions.
• Ability to foster teamwork
• Strong Leadership, coaching and Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office and AS400 systems preferred

Work Environment: 

• General office environment setting and warehouse environment.
• While performing the day to day tasks of this job the employee may sit or stand for long periods of time while using hands and arms to possibly handle and operate objects. Occasionally the employee will need to kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb. The employee will be regularly required to talk and listen to others. There is occasional to frequent lifting involved with objects weighing up to 60 pounds physical demands described here.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.