Manager Materials-Plant

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Fraser, MI

21d

About The Position

Dauch is seeking a Manager Materials-Plant to join the team in Fraser, Michigan. The role manages and oversees Supply Chain Management (SCM) programs and systems to ensure the efficient movement of direct and indirect inventory. It is responsible for cost-effective, efficient, and safe transportation of products and services, as well as planning, scheduling, transportation, data integrity, trade compliance, and material handling at the assigned facility. The manager develops and implements plans to meet or exceed SCM objectives, including customer delivery, inventory management, and inventory accuracy, and develops and maintains local SCM policies and procedures. The position also manages the material handling team and oversees production planning and scheduling, inventory optimization, warehousing, shipping, and material-handling floor activities. It monitors operational and financial objectives, maintains a safe work environment, provides management information through analysis of data and trends, and builds relationships with trading partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of materials management experience in a manufacturing environment, including direct responsibility for inventory management and inventory control processes.
At least 2 years of experience scheduling and coordinating efficient product distribution to satisfy customer demand in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment.
Extensive experience analyzing inventory metrics, forecasting material requirements, and implementing inventory optimization strategies.
Strong knowledge of ERP/PLEX systems and inventory management software.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with management, associates, and customers at all levels.
Working experience with business-related computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong planning and organizational abilities.
Strong analytical ability to troubleshoot complex problems.
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, including Kaizen, lean manufacturing, and pull systems.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of manufacturing experience in the automotive industry.
At least 2 years of experience in a union environment.

Responsibilities

Manage the material handling team by training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, and disciplining associates; communicating job expectations; monitoring performance; and adhering to policies and procedures.
Achieve materials management operational objectives by preparing and completing action plans, implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, resolving problems, completing audits, identifying trends, improving materials management systems, and implementing change.
Meet materials management financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
Oversee production planning and scheduling systems to meet forecasts and current orders; optimize labor, equipment, and inventory resources; and resolve schedule deviations and problems.
Manage inventory by determining and maintaining optimum inventory and cost levels based on PFEP inventory recommendations.
Oversee product storage and shipping by enforcing warehousing policies and procedures, implementing inventory movement systems, maintaining transportation and shipping procedures, and resolving delays.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Collect, analyze, and summarize data and trends to provide management control information.
Oversee API, customs, data integrity, cycle counting, and material handling floor activities.
Build relationships with trading partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.