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Apply Now Materials Manager Opportunity in Vance, Alabama - Tuscaloosa Plant
Are you a seasoned Materials Manager seeking a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic automotive environment? Your search ends here!
We are a leading automotive seating systems manufacturer, part of the Fortune 500 league, looking for a seasoned Materials Manager to join our Materials team. This role will have you overseeing the materials department in a lean, JIT environment, handling pre-production material control, material scheduling and release, bill of materials coordination, and transportation logistics.
Your Role :
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :
Monitoring shipment plans from suppliers to ensure sufficient inventory.
Analysing inventory levels, accuracy and assisting in resolving discrepancies.
Establishing and maintaining communication to meet plant needs and coordinate with suppliers on quality, delivery, and other performance objectives.
Working closely with other departments for data gathering, analysis, and continuous process improvement.
Controlling Material department budgets, hiring and training staff.
Enforcing safety rules and regulations, planning work assignments and equipment allocations.
Resolving worker problems and interpreting transportation and tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, and company policies for workers.
Coordinating physical inventory audits with accounting and maintaining good relationships with suppliers.
Recommending and assisting in the implementation of unit goals and objectives, participating in budget preparation and administration.
Maintaining and implementing departmental procedures to ensure compliance with TS16949 standards. Your Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years' experience in logistics and materials planning.
Knowledge of manufacturing process and its logics, principles and practices of inventory control, and warehousing operations.
Knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and rules.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and the coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of computerized inventory control and associated databases with particular emphasis on optimum storage space utilization.
Ability to plan for forthcoming projects as well ensure smooth running of current / concurrent projects.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, train and evaluate assigned staff. Bonus If You Have :
Master's degree in a related field
Previous experience working in a JIT seating plant
SAP experience preferred
Interested? Contact us directly to learn more!
blueStone Staffing Solutions brings top talent to some of the most desired companies on a contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire basis. We take pride in presenting our candidates with great opportunities they may not have exposure to elsewhere. By working with blueStone, you'll have access to rewarding job opportunities, competitive compensation, and industry leading benefits packages. We look forward to helping you land your next career opportunity and achieve your goals!
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
