Material Project Manager
About The Position
The Material Project / Process Improvement Leader drives transformational change in material and information flow within the factory. The role focuses on compressing cycle times, improving inventory turns and service, and reducing waste across Materials processes. It regularly interfaces with suppliers, global procurement, operations, hourly plant personnel, engineering, finance, and plant leadership. Serving as the primary communication link between leadership and project teams, the role helps deliver projects on schedule and within budget, updates risk profiles and contingencies, and develops options as projects progress. The position is on-site five days per week.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, MRP, and lean manufacturing processes.
- Experience with visual management systems.
- Knowledge of personal computer applications, including Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of Oracle.
- At least 3 years of project management and/or manufacturing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering.
- Experience with rate-based or flow-line (non-MRP) and job-shop manufacturing environments.
- Experience with data analytics tools such as Alteryx and Tableau.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- PMP certification.
- APICS certification.
Responsibilities
- Calculate Kanban sizing based on material usage and replenishment times.
- Determine line-side material delivery and storage methods aligned with TAKT time.
- Create and maintain delivery routes from the warehouse to assembly lines and measure route compliance times.
- Calculate warehouse storage capacity needs by part family using PFEP data.
- Maintain PFEP and item master information based on process improvements, current constraints, total current demand by product family, and priority information.
- Help determine storage locations, including at the plant or an offsite warehouse, based on usage and space while minimizing offsite storage costs.
- Determine replenishment methods, such as sequencing, kitting, or Kanban, to meet manufacturing needs.
- Lead site Rapid Improvement Events focused on Materials Management processes.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collect data to troubleshoot process failures and identify sustainable solutions.
- Use Six Sigma and lean manufacturing tools to identify service, cash, and cost savings opportunities.
- Assist the Materials team with new product introduction and team-related project completion.
- Develop, implement, and drive adherence to standard work established by the materials council across functions.
- Work closely with NPD leaders.
- Conduct inventory management routines in support of NPD and material planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs, with generous incentives, available from day one for the employee and family.
- Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) match.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
- Tuition assistance and student debt support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
