Material Assistant Manager

Magna International•Clinton, TN

About The Position

What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market. Job Responsibilities: Assist Materials Manager to coordinate material flow into and out of the Eagle Bend facility on a Just-In-Time (JIT) basis to insure 100% on-time delivery of quality product to the customer while controlling cost Responsabilities: Responsible with assisting Materials Manager for proper handling, storage, packaging, preservation and delivery of both material and product per control plans utilizing TS16949 & ISO14001 documented systems and authority to initiate appropriate action necessary to prevent non-conformance to customer specifications. Receiving, Production Control, Inventory Control, Shipping, Customer Service Assist in managing inventory level to maintain JIT production and delivery capabilities to all customer assembly locations throughout North America. Assist Materials Manager to manage material handling activities in Shipping & Receiving to streamline operations and improve efficiencies. Assist the Materials Manager holding Weekly Safety Meetings as defined by the Weekly Safety Topics Program.

Requirements

BA degree in business or related field preferred but not required
5 – 7 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
Must understand the basics of material flow and JIT manufacturing techniques
Ability to negotiate with suppliers to reduce costs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to manage multiple priorities for various customers (internal & external)
Ability to listen and communicate effectively with associates in either individual or group settings
Ability to manage multiple priorities for various customers (internal & external)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to read, write, and speak English

Responsibilities

Assist Materials Manager to coordinate material flow into and out of the Eagle Bend facility on a Just-In-Time (JIT) basis to insure 100% on-time delivery of quality product to the customer while controlling cost
Responsible with assisting Materials Manager for proper handling, storage, packaging, preservation and delivery of both material and product per control plans utilizing TS16949 & ISO14001 documented systems and authority to initiate appropriate action necessary to prevent non-conformance to customer specifications.
Receiving, Production Control, Inventory Control, Shipping, Customer Service
Assist in managing inventory level to maintain JIT production and delivery capabilities to all customer assembly locations throughout North America.
Assist Materials Manager to manage material handling activities in Shipping & Receiving to streamline operations and improve efficiencies.
Assist the Materials Manager holding Weekly Safety Meetings as defined by the Weekly Safety Topics Program.