Materials/ Logistics Manager

Metalsa•Hopkinsville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Coordinator manages and tracks Logistics and Materials products, services, and results for the Hopkinsville facility, creating value within the Metalsa Operating System environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or similar in the Field of Supply Chain required and preferred.
5 years experience in Logistics Management or Senior Supervisor required.
Proven inventory control experience required.
Proven supervisory experience required.
Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point).
Basic Trouble Materials logistics skills.
General quality systems methodologies (e.g. IATF 16949).
Value chain knowledge.
ERP systems (e.g. SAP, QAD, etc.).
Experience in the application of systems methodologies (e.g. Kan-ban, JIT, etc.).
Quality Management Systems knowledge.
Human Development Management.
SIOP Planning management.
Cross functional leadership.
Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Management Fundamentals.
Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming).
Team Work experience.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Good time management skills and excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude.
Excellent control of stress, proactively.
Analytical ability, and decision making and leadership skills.
Able to travel (drive and/or take a flight).
Able to work on Weekends and longer than 8 hours per day in occasions.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or certification on Field preferred.
Participation in a significant role in Operating System – either deploying a practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving, or other applied leadership experience preferred.
Materials Delivery Plan standardization and Optimization (Value Stream mapping and Kaizens) preferred.

Responsibilities

Define the strategy of the operation model to supply the logistics services of the facility.
Define roles and responsibilities in the team.
Department Budget Control and Plant Transformation cost plan.
Lead Logistics projects in the facility.
Development & training plan of the team – input to annual Training plan.
Controlling inventory maximizing utilization of plant ERP current systems (QAD).
Adjustments in Sales and Build Forecasting focused on Plant financial targets (SIOP Process).
Guarantee the execution of Logistics policies and procedures in the facility.
Monitor indicators and promote continuous improvement of results.
Perform additional responsibilities as required; this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change.
Work in a safe manner and encourage others to do so.
Report all unsafe acts and conditions immediately.
Use our Innovation process and the team concept to improve safety in the plant.
Be proactively involved with improving working conditions.
Offer ideas for improvement of all systems and help implement them.
Lead area in achieving plant quality objectives/goals.
100% on-time delivery to customer.
Understand customer needs and work towards meeting and exceeding them.
Maintain the appearance of a World Class Facility.
Actively support full implementation of the 5S's, using them to approach and keep all areas clean, neat, and properly maintained.
Actively involved with the Metalsa Model practices.