What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Manager position at GRAMMER Americas?
MP&L Manager - Tupelo
GRAMMER is specialized in developing and manufacturing components and systems for car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for off-road vehicles, trucks, buses, and trains.
As a global partner to the vehicle manufacturing industry we are represented around the world by our two divisions, Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Our employees are constantly engaged in developing and producing innovative, flexible solutions to meet challenges in today’s competitive global market. GRAMMER can be found on four continents with more than 50 production, distribution and logistics sites in 20 countries.
Culture :
Here at GRAMMER, we foster a culture that embraces our Grammer CODE : Collaborate in an inclusive environment, Openness in communication and ideas, Drive for results with energy and Empower yourself and others by taking ownership of decisions and actions.
What we are looking for :
Grammer is looking for a Materials Manager (MP&L Manager) to join our location in Shannon, MS . The primary responsibility will be oversight of the material planning and control processes in our injection / blow molding facility that supplies parts to the automotive industry. The MP&L Manager acts as a liaison with the customer and is responsible for the planning and delivery of product in a timely and efficient manner.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team environment. This individual will have an opportunity to make lasting and positive changes on our team!
What you will be doing :
- Represent Grammer-Tupelo as the primary customer service contact to the customer
- Work with Production Manager to develop production plans and forecasts
- Work with Engineering Manager on product launch, BOM and engineering change coordination
- Work with Quality Manager to support customer satisfaction initiatives and vendor base measures
- Work with Plant Controller / accounting staff to verify / correct inventory control problems
- Coordinate / Supervise MP&L personnel for warehousing and production planning functions
- Direct plant purchasing / vendor releasing functions.
- Monitor inventory adjustments and manage cycle count program
- Determine departmental practices and procedures
- Approve departmental expenses, appropriation requests and participate in the budgetary process
- Maintain Grammer Metrics and report out on weekly / monthly / quarterly basis
- Complete departmental annual performance appraisals
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