Senior Materials Manager

Job Summary: 

The Sr. Materials Manager coordinates production scheduling, materials planning, materials control, materials strategy, and all materials project initiatives across all focus factories and product growth teams within the facility. This role will function as a key contributor to the lean and continuous improvement initiatives within a plant. The Sr. Materials Manager will set materials strategies and structure for the site. Interacts frequently with internal contacts (such as Sourcing, Engineering, Accounting, Marketing, and Quality Assurance teams) to achieve strategic plant goals. Provides support to Global Procurement Commodity Leaders as needed during the supplier selection process. Key performance indicators for this position are inventory turns, on-time shipping, and days past due for all products and lines for the site.

Responsibilities: 

• A primary point of responsibility for materials management, planning strategy, Inventory Control, and material flow for the site.
• Ensures optimization of materials management activities including scheduling, purchasing, inventory planning, supplier performance measurement, indirect materials management, and logistics.
• Responsible for the implementation, support, and compliance of the Material standards including but not limited to SIOP, PSI, Cycle counting, Inventory planning processes, and systems to facilitate flow from order management production planning to material procurement to shipping.
• Facilitates interaction with Sourcing, Engineering, Accounting, Marketing, Material Operations, and Quality Assurance in support of the business’s strategic goals.
• Develop and drive countermeasures for underperforming key processes and/or material suppliers.
• Manage suppliers, materials, and inventory in a manner consistent with the requirements of a Lean Six Sigma manufacturing environment.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
• Organize activities & assigning jobs accordingly to the staff requirements.
• Provide required support to Global Procurement Commodity Leaders as needed during the supplier selection process.
• Promote APICS certification within the facility.
• Develop and implement a professional development program for materials personnel both hourly and salaried.
• Drive improved supplier relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA desirable).
• APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) required or hiring commitment to obtain in the first 18 months of employment.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the integrated functions of materials management in a manufacturing environment that has embraced lean concepts, MRP manufacturing practices, and progressive supplier relationships.
• A minimum of 5 years of managerial experience focusing on standardizing planning & execution, reducing sourcing complexity, and talent development.
• Experience with rate-based, flow line (non-MRP), and job shop manufacturing environments.
• Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP, scheduling, and lean manufacturing processes.
• Experience with visual management systems.
• Experience with sequenced or JIT time manufacturing shops

Key Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement, and distribution) and a superior understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant.
• Must possess a strong customer service orientation and provide dedicated support for internal customer requirements.
• Must be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies.
• Must have solid interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff and interact with various departments throughout the organization.
• Must be a flexible, decisive, and proactive problem solver.
• Must know how to influence bottom-line results.
• Must be a strong communicator and possess strong organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple priorities at once.
• Must be able to work well in high-pressure, fast-paced environments and be proficient at conflict resolution.
• Must be proficient in information technology systems utilized in Materials Management.