What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Manager position at Rush Group Limited?
Job Description
Job Description
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
Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required
Internal Training (Minimum Requirements)
o Process – Materials Management
o Process – Engineering Change
o Process – Purchasing and Supplier Development
o Process – Shipping Management
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o Change Control Database
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o GM Supply Power Overview
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o Ford 8D
o Ford SIMS
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o BOS Overview
o Information Technology
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o Quality Mission Statement
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o Travel Management System
Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements
Risks Associated with Job Function
Travel Requirements
