Materials Manager

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales, and/or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

The Materials Manager oversees the control and movement of materials in and out of the facility. Directs and administers production scheduling and control, inventory and warehouse stock control, warehousing, traffic and shipping, and customer service. Investigates new developments relative to material and supplies and make recommendations to reduce costs and improve quality.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the master schedule to meet customer requirements while maximizing manufacturing efficiency and maintaining the lowest effective inventory levels.
• Analyzes and evaluates delivery problems and implements solutions.
• Coordinates functions related to the warehouse, production material flow, shipping, and inventory control. Implements methods and policies ensuring the most efficient and effective material control.
• Pursues methods to reduce inventory to the lowest level consistent with required production and delivery. Tracks and improve inventory control and improve inventory turns.
• Coordinates activities related to customer service.
• Participates in product development to identify and develop appropriate sources for equipment and materials, and provides necessary material controls to meet customer specifications.
• Participates in the disposition of materials as required by quality system procedures. Reviews and processes claim for material and equipment discrepancies. Participation in associated corrective action activities.
• Maintains operating budget compliance and develops plans for cost reductions where appropriate.
• Deploys quality systems in the department for compliance with documented procedures and to achieve improvement goals.
• Develops employees to ensure maximum utilization of skills, effective leadership from those assigned as leaders, and personal growth for interested employees.
• Must be dedicated to continual kaizen so that the work environment of staff will be increasingly safer, providing quality services and products to Techniplas customers.
• Provides staff with tasks and targets to increase their skill level as well as manage the job content, volume, quality, and due dates of staff in order to eliminate waste within these categories.
• Implements and drives continuous improvement in close coordination with management staff.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred
• 6-8 years' experience of progressively increasing responsibility in purchasing, production scheduling, inventory control, and supplier/customer relations.
• Excellent computer skills, prior computerized planning and materials control required.
• Demonstrated expertise in ERP systems; IQMS experience a plus.
• Proven track record in Lean manufacturing and success in implementation of redesigned processes
• Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt or Lean Master Certification preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel will be minimal (less than 10%).