Manager Materials

Tyson Foods • Bowling Green, KY

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About The Position

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Materials Manager! SUMMARY: This facility is part of our Prepared Foods business unit. The Manager Materials/Warehouse is responsible for directing controlling and coordinating all aspects of Materials Mgmt, Finite Scheduling, Warehouse and Logistics, and SAP Master Data in manufacturing plant.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor s degree B.A. in Logistics or Business Administration preferred. Master’s degree is a plus. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 5 plus years’ related experience in Distribution or Materials Handling. 5 years' experience working with meat manufacturing and supervising managers preferred.
• Computer Skills: Standard computer skills including Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel Power Point and Distribution Software. Advanced excel experience. SAP is a plus.
• Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a group of personnel in multiple departments or work units who perform similar and interrelated tasks and activities.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Special Skills: Display sound judgment and decision-making leadership and organizational skills. Flexibility to work off hours on occasion to provide guidance and training to a 2 shift operation with seasonal weekend work.
• Travel: 0-10
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• SAP

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling and Materials Management: Oversee production scheduling, materials purchasing, receiving, warehousing, and handling within the manufacturing process. Provide SAP Master Data support.
• Inventory and Supply Management: Manage raw materials, ingredients, and production supplies purchases to maintain 100% supply availability for scheduled production requirements. Ensure inventory controls are in line with Tyson Foods finance guidelines.
• Compliance and Safety: Responsible for SOX Key Controls provisions, Food Defense Plan, SQF Program, and Environmental Regulations associated with raw materials, ingredients, and production supplies in all storage and warehouse areas. Maintain proper housekeeping in all facilities. Manage safety to ensure all goals are met or exceeded.
• Team and Efficiency Management: Maintain a motivated team to minimize costs and maximize efficiencies while meeting corporate objectives. Manage Lean projects to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Warehouse and Storage Management: Manage warehouses and material product handling to minimize product damage. Maximize internal storage capacities in conjunction with public storage requirements. Manage offsite warehousing and product movement between warehouses.
• Operational Improvements: Utilize SAP as a business transformation tool to reduce costs through operational improvements and enhanced results reporting tools.

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees