Materials Manager (DC)

Hendrickson • Kendallville, IN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Hendrickson is a supplier of truck suspension systems and components as well as an aftermarket supplier for multiple truck components to the heavy-duty vehicle market. Hendrickson has a fantastic opportunity for a Materials Manager in our facility just North of Fort Wayne, IN located in Kendallville, Indiana.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Leadership experience in materials and purchasing or operations required
• High energy level and self motivation
• MRP use and knowledge required
• Experience in production planning, production control and/or supplier scheduling required

Nice To Haves

• Lean manufacturing concepts, use and knowledge preferred
• APICS certification a plus
• QAD experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flow of material to ensure 100% on-time delivery to customers.
• Coordinate planning systems to exceed customer expectations.
• Direct Shop floor scheduling
• Manage the flow of material through the plant in support of lean manufacturing and effective cost management.
• Ensure that material control and material information systems are maintained to support manufacturing and balance inventory to customer demand.
• Develop/maintain proper measurement systems to ensure compliance to delivery systems.
• Continuously improve through employee development, process improvement, and elimination of waste.
• Manage subordinates who supervise approximately 10 employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the units.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager