Materials Manager Jobs

This position is responsible for all aspects of the materials department’s operations, such as material procurement, production scheduling and inventory control to guarantee operations. Leads MRP activities such as forecasts and customer orders analyses. Directs the activities of the team members and their development plans. Participates in the elaboration of policies and procedures related to materials, warehouses, deliveries, cycle counting, distribution and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Develops policies and procedures in the areas of procurement, inventory control, receiving, storage and distribution of supplies.
• Procure material to complete operations.
• Promotes Company’s Mission, Vision, Strategies and Guiding Principles.
• Analyzes customer orders and forecasts.
• Empowers team members to perform MRO and MRP purchasing and expediting activities.
• Leads materials and parts tests.
• Develops, implements, and follows up the planning of activities to comply with on time customers’ orders.
• Leads the materials team towards the accomplishment of strategies and metrics.
• Planning, master scheduling, shipping, distribution and purchasing.
• Ensures materials and parts in the supply chain meet minimum requirements for quality assurance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Interfaces directly with all departments in the plant with regards to materials that have been requested to determine specifications and needs.
• Procuring all necessary components for the assembly schedule through Kanban and supplier releases as well as maintaining an accurate inventory of component parts
• Leads warehouse distribution and transportation activities.
• Considers best price, quality, availability, and reliability when purchasing products.
• Leads production plan activities.
• Maintains adequate supply levels throughout the plants and distribution center to maintain inventories to the lowest levels.
• Coaches and develops team members for an outstanding contribution.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience
• Purchasing parts scheduling and ordering, on-time material delivery and inventory control
• 2-3 Years of Supervisory/Leadership Experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience, including Kanban
• Planning, master scheduling, shipping, distribution and purchasing
• Previous ASI/AS400 experience
• Experience in materials management position, which includes expertise in Supply Chain Management, Material Sourcing, Logistics Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting
• APICS Certification desired
• English/Spanish speaking a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Management
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing/assembly plant environment
• Procuring all necessary components for the assembly schedule through Kanban and supplier releases as well as maintaining an accurate inventory of component parts
• Supervision of 4 reports who monitor the schedule, supply the line and expedite when necessary.

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance