Materials Manager (Onsite)
About The Position
The Materials Manager reports directly to the Business Unit Manager and, in that manager’s absence, is responsible for all Business Unit material-related functions. The role leads and guides management of accruals, work in process (WIP), QN and PPX aging, and directs Shop Floor personnel in executing the Business Unit plan. The Materials Manager works with the materials organization on Vendor Assist and Temporary Vendor Assist scheduling and prioritization of critical Business Unit commitments. The position provides leadership to a multi-skilled team distributing material to and from manufacturing cells and module assembly, while supporting continuous improvement and lean logistics initiatives. It also ensures warehouse inventory accuracy and contributes to employee performance management, communication, and consistent application of policies and work rules. This is an onsite role in North Berwick, Maine. U.S. citizenship is required to access program/contract information.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, continuous improvement/process improvement, or a related environment; or a Master’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Without a degree, a high school diploma/GED and at least 12 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, continuous improvement/process improvement, or a related environment.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Working knowledge of shop practices, processes, and procedures.
- Knowledge and understanding of continuous improvement principles, such as Lean manufacturing, CORE, and QCPC.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- SAP experience.
- Working knowledge of new product/process technologies.
- Demonstrated skill and success in team leadership, facilitation, and coaching.
Responsibilities
- Direct Shop Floor personnel in executing the Business Unit plan.
- Provide direction to Manufacturing Cell Leaders and QA Leaders on materials prioritization.
- Create Engine Build and Military spares commitments and ensure the information is accurate and up to date.
- Coordinate with the materials organization on Vendor Assist and Temporary Vendor Assist scheduling and prioritization of critical Business Unit commitments.
- Provide leadership and guidance to manage accruals, WIP, QN and PPX aging.
- Support CORE, Lean, and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvements aimed at increasing quality, throughput, and delivery integrity.
- Support and participate in executing the lean logistic transformation plan.
- Lead a multi-skilled team distributing material to and from manufacturing cells and module assembly.
- Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained in all warehouses.
- Make fair business decisions, conduct annual performance reviews, hold regular toolbox meetings, support two-way communication, apply policies and work rules consistently, and communicate organizational goals and objectives clearly and consistently.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
