Materials Manager

Tenneco•Ligonier, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here. Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way JOB SUMMARY: Lead and direct the materials function in a high volume, team oriented, automotive environment providing long-term planning to support plant objectives for on-time delivery, inventory dollars, DOH, supplier delivery, equipment utilization and use of lean principles and tools. Provides information to Manufacturing concerning material requirements that ensure customer demands are met. Provides guidance in requirements of manpower and equipment utilization. Serves as the interface with customer and corporate material functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3-5 Years of experience
Experience with ERP technology such as SAP and quality management systems such as QOS, QS9000 and KAIZEN.
Knowledge of cost savings techniques and change management processes is necessary.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required for this role.
Proficient with computer skills and the Microsoft suite products.
An ASCM or APICS certification.
Previous involvement with sales, inventory, operational planning and other supply chain practices is required.
Experience with value stream mapping, leveling demand, Kanban calculations and techniques

Nice To Haves

A background in customer relations is favored.
Presentation skills
Experience with applied lean manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma is preferred.
Previous experience in the automotive manufacturing industry is a positive.

Responsibilities

Direct the activities of shipping, receiving, warehousing and support value stream material analysts to ensure appropriate training and development of personnel to meet operational needs.
Provide overall management strategy and develop robust systems for plant inventory levels including raw, WIP and finished goods to meet inventory goals and support demand requirements.
Implement purchasing, production scheduling, logistics and inventory control processes which ensure the availability of materials for an uninterrupted flow of production while maintaining minimum inventory.
Oversee production and scheduling practices to ensure alignment with plant and corporate goals.
Directly support lean manufacturing principles and processes, as well as new product introductions.
Contribute to overall corporate and plant strategies by participating in interplant activities and acting as a liaison with corporate materials.
Responsible for training and developing the organization to understand the concepts and principles of lean and materials management.
Participate in daily strategic meetings to ensure continuity and opportunities for improvement are captured and addressed systematically.
Employ techniques for effective problem solving and continuous improvement.
Contribute to overall corporate strategies and operations by participation in inter-plant and corporate activities, such as Best Methods, TCM, Materials Management quarterly meetings
Monitor and ensure departmental personnel conform to company policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and cost-efficient environment at all time and provide training to backup the processes.
Assists Plant Engineering and Plant Quality as required in resolving the disposition of substandard or rejected materials.
Establish and manage a department budget that will effectively contribute to the overall goals of the organization.
Be familiar with and ethically operate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and governmental procedures relative to purchasing and financial reporting activities.
Assist with the development of inventory and freight budgets for the purpose of establishing acceptable inventory levels and freight spend upon which performance can be measured and operating controls achieved. Also take into account the most economical transportation routes and opportunities to combine resources to cut costs.
Assist with coordination of engineering changes, product balance outs and new product launches with suppliers and customers, to insure orderly and timely transition in the flow of materials and production requirements while managing material with minimal to no obsolescence.
Utilize Supplier Standards Manual and State of Work to improve the capability of suppliers while maintaining the flow of raw materials necessary to produce the finished product.
Responsible for the warehouse and material replenishment to production and establishing optimum stores locations, methods for handling (conveyance), proximity, and visual management.
Determine and maintain appropriate material handling equipment and staffing levels required to load, unload, move and store materials.