Materials Manager

Position: Materials Manager

We are looking for a Manager with attention to detail and problem-solving aptitude, excellent organizational and record-keeping skills. The goal is to ensure our operations always have an adequate flow of the material they need, while keeping inventories in check and the materials flow in and out of the operation at peak performance.

Looking for someone with automotive experience and knowledge in:

Inventory control / accuracy

Production Scheduling

Customer Service

Shipping & Receiving

Kanban implementation

Purchasing

Candidate will:

· Direct the activities of shipping, receiving, warehousing and support value stream material analysts to ensure appropriate training and development of personnel to meet operational needs.

· Provide overall management strategy and develop robust systems for plant inventory levels including raw, WIP and finished goods to meet inventory goals and support demand requirements.

· Be responsible to monitor and manage delivery schedules to minimize freight costs including expedited costs.

· Be responsible to oversee production and scheduling practices to ensure alignment with plant and corporate goals.

· Direct materials function BOM measures to assess trends, take corrective action and meet departmental, plant and corporate goals and objectives.

· Be responsible to train and develop the organization to understand critical concepts and principles of lean and world class materials management.

Desired Skills and Experience

· Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business field is highly desired

· Candidate must have strong background in Materials Planning, Scheduling, and Forecasting

· Candidate should have strong working knowledge of lean methodology and also deployment strategies

· Plex experience desired or similar ERP System experience

· Automotive Tier 1 or Industrial Manufacturing required.

· Lean Manufacturing Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000