What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Manager position at Emotiv Mobility LLC?
Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)
- Supervise Assistant Material Managers, Packaging and Logistics Specialists, Materials Systems Coordinator, Service Parts Coordinator and Planners.
- Develop, implement and maintain system procedures for accurate and timely management reporting.
- Work with manufacturing and customers to schedule production, arrange transportation, and maintain minimum inventory levels to meet customer requirements for assigned locations.
- Oversee the training, development and evaluation of all department employees to ensure that current and future objectives are met.
- Oversee supplier relations, primarily supplier performance objectives, and participate in program management activities as appropriate.
- Coordinate all material activities including the timely procurement of production & service components for assigned locations.
- Review and monitor all inventories and cycle counts and maintain the company’s established goals.
- Drive continual improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
- Establish, measure and work to achieve the company goals as they relate to the Key Operating Indicators.
- Oversee packaging and logistics initiatives including premium freight, freight routing, customer’s packaging requirements (CLIPS).
- Review and monitor the PFEP (plan for every part) and ensure that Min/Max levels are maintained for all assigned locations.
- Document all activities as required.
- Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
- Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.
Limits of Authority
- Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
- Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
- Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
- Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
- Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.
Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required
- Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bailed Material Operation - 5 years material management experience including staff supervision, preferably in an automotive environment
- Owned Material Operation - 10 years material management experience including staff supervision, preferably in an automotive environment
- MBA desirable
- Familiar with all procedures/guidelines relating to the Materials department
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Trans4M, etc.)
- CPIM, CPM, APP Certification desirable
- Able to maintain confidential information
Internal Training (Minimum Requirements)
- Dakkota Orientation
- Dakkota Vision and Culture
- Departmental Training
o Process – Materials Management
o Process – Engineering Change
o Process – Purchasing and Supplier Development
o Process – Shipping Management
o Clark Broadcast Database
o Open Issues Database
o Change Control Database
o Supply Web
o Health, Safety and Physical
o GM Supply Power Overview
o DCX 7 Step
o Covisint Overview
o Ford CMMS, EDDL
o Ford WERS
o Ford ILVS
o Ford 8D
o Ford SIMS
o Ford GPIRS
o Ford Packaging, Labeling, Shipping and Routing Guidelines
o Ford MMOG
o Ford CPV2
o Process 06 – Dakkota Production System
- Company Training
o BOS Overview
o Information Technology
o Outlook
o Trans4M Overview
o Purchase Requisitions
o Quality Mission Statement
o Expense Reporting
o Travel Management System
Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements
- Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.
Risks Associated with Job Function
- None
Travel Requirements
- Up to 10% travel required
- Occasional overnight travel required
- Valid driver’s license required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
