Manager - Materials

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Job Summary

The Materials Manager will lead a People First culture in a manufacturing environment and manage all material and outbound traffic related activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of materials and services. The Materials Manager will inspire and drive continuous improvement and cross functional engagement.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee the materials process and daily workflow of multiple areas/processes within a production facility
• Lead, coach, and develop both hourly and salary team members.
• Develop and manage the flow of materials between plants and off-site stored materials.
• Promote safety culture and lead safety initiatives for the facility.
• Manage budget of equipment leases, repairs, and purchases of material handling equipment and storage racks.
• Participate in the review and goal setting for the materials personnel.
• Evaluate the processes used to store and distribute materials in the fabrication and assembly plants.
• Participate with vendor managed inventory programs.
• Review and update departmental procedures to ensure ISO compliance.
• Train employees on the process for charges, rejects, and consumption of materials.
• Work with suppliers on correct documentation required on materials received.
• Develop processes to secure and protect inventory utilizing returnable packaging.
• Organize and execute special inventory counts.
• Review daily shortages due to inventory errors and determine causes and corrective actions.
• Review and dispose of obsolete inventory.
• Manage the cycle count system.
• Participate in employee involvement programs.
• Drive continuous improvement of materials processes and metrics.
• Take part in the resolution of employee relations issues.
• Work closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and Engineering to ensure optimal throughput and productivity.
• Other materials-related projects and assignments as required.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Six plus years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials, or a related field.
  
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience leading others – directly or through project work. Relevant industry related certifications.
• Ability to manage in a complex matrix manufacturing organization. Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience mentoring and leading team members through direct reporting relationships or project work.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and ERP, etc.
• Ability to travel 10%.
  
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL

Oshkosh Leadership Traits

• Inspires Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Fosters Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
  
  
  

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact,
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
  
  
  

Pay Range

$91,800.00 - $153,200.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any 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 Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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