What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Control Manager position at Vallourec North America?
Duties include but are not limited to:
Ownership
- The Safety and Morale of the Assigned Workforce and Others while in the Pipe Yard
- The Safe and Professional Appearance and Condition of the Pipe Yard & Equipment
- The Accuracy and Security of the Inventory and Associated Documentation / Systems
- Business Results / Performance
- Lead the Logistics System / Team to Optimize:
- Safe Traffic Patterns and Time-on-Site
- Guarantee First Time Right Quality for the Customer
- The Safety of the General Public
- Budget Compliance
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Work Closely with the NA Logistics Team to Develop Routines and Solutions
- Two Way Communication with the Workforce to Deliver Information and to Listen to Concerns / Ideas
- Assist Freight Carriers to Comply with Vallourec Standards
- Deliver Exceptional Customer Service to the Production Departments
- Support the Logistics Manager with Assignments
- Develop People / Team
- To be Risk Aware and Risk Intolerant
- To Offer Excellent Customer Service
- To be Effective the First Time
- Department Standards and Organization
- To be Problem Solvers
- Challenge the Status Quo
- Perform Risk Assessments and Reduces Risk with Engineered Solutions
- Organize and Lead a Continuous Improvement Culture
- Develops and Execute a Strategic Plan that Focuses on Safety, Quality and Cost Control
- Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products, to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
- Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.
- Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels; and attach them to products.
- Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records.
- Compare product labels, tags or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, and /or weights.
- Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.
- Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.
- Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.
- Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.
- Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.
- Sort products or materials into predetermined sequences or groupings for display, packing, shipping, or storage.
- Fill orders for products and samples, following order tickets, and forward or mail items.
- Must follow all company policies, practices, and regulations to include Safety and Quality.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in related field or a similar business concentration
- Minimum of five years' experience in inventory control and shipping & receiving functions
- Minimum two years' supervisory experience in a related field
- Ability to read, write and speak well in English, Spanish and French a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably SAP
- Possess strong analytical, interpersonal supervisory skills
- Ability to understand and execute instructions through strong organizational skills
- Must possess valid driver's License
- Must be able to operate all yard equipment
