FS - Materials Manager

This is a FlexSteel Pipe position and is located in Baytown, TX. 

Full time in office- 5 days a week 

SUMMARY

FlexSteel (www.flexsteelpipe.com) is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety, Quality, Human Development, Delivery, Innovation, Productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the Company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

• Responsible for all Material Handling operations and inventory control. Collaborates with Purchasing and planning to ensure the smooth flow of raw material into and through the plant. Executes process improvement in all areas. Executes processes and programs to ensure inventory accuracy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, and implementing strategies to prevent overstocking or shortages.
• Oversee the storage and handling of materials in operations ensuring proper labeling and organization.
• Inspect incoming materials to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with production teams, logistics providers, and other departments to ensure smooth material flow.
• Investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies
• Implements new processes and procedures to ensure the ERP system accurately reflects the current state of inventory.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• This position will be responsible for direction or coordinating the work activities of others including but not limited to the following:
  • Yard Manager
  • Inventory Control Specialists

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience
• 7-10 years of experience in Supply Chain roles at a manufacturer
• Experience managing an hourly workforce
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills to interact with vendors
• Understanding of supply chain principles and logistics
• Experience in cost management and budgeting
• Leadership skills to manage a team of warehouse personnel

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.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; stand, walk and sit; talk and hear.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to clearly hear voices or alarms, bells, and other noise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.
• Regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions (outside weather conditions); high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to the risk of radiation or electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Disclaimer: Flexsteel USA, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.