Materials Manager - 3rd shift

Oshkosh•Spartanburg, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead. The Materials Manager will lead a People First culture in a manufacturing environment and manage all material and outbound traffic related activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of materials and services. The Materials Manager will inspire and drive continuous improvement and cross functional engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
Six plus years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

Inspires Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
Fosters Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Responsibilities

Oversee the materials process and daily workflow of multiple areas/processes within a production facility
Lead, coach, and develop both hourly and salary team members.
Develop and manage the flow of materials between plants and off-site stored materials.
Manage budget of equipment leases, repairs, and purchases of material handling equipment and storage racks.
Participate in the review and goal setting for the materials personnel.
Evaluate the processes used to store and distribute materials in the fabrication and assembly plants.
Participate with vendor managed inventory programs.
Review and update departmental procedures to ensure ISO compliance.
Train employees on the process for charges, rejects, and consumption of materials.
Work with suppliers on correct documentation required on materials received.
Develop processes to secure and protect inventory utilizing returnable packaging.
Organize and execute special inventory counts.
Review daily shortages due to inventory errors and determine causes and corrective actions.
Review and dispose of obsolete inventory.
Manage the cycle count system.
Participate in employee involvement programs.
Drive continuous improvement of materials processes and metrics.
Take part in the resolution of employee relations issues.
Work closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and Engineering to ensure optimal throughput and productivity.
Other materials-related projects and assignments as required.