Materials Manager (Weekend)

Assurant•Irving, TX

4d•$74,600 - $124,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Manager ensures the smooth flow of materials and products needed for production and operational success within the depots. The role oversees the material lifecycle from procurement to distribution, maintains inventory levels that prevent shortages or excess, and implements strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality and continuity of supply. The manager develops lean processes and procedures that meet internal and external customer requirements and leads Inventory Control resources through clear communication of responsibilities and goals. This is an onsite role at the company’s Irving, Texas facility. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or a related discipline.
At least seven years of experience in logistics/distribution or a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment, including at least five years of data interpretation/analysis and logistics experience and two years of inventory management experience.
At least five years of leadership experience, including at least five years managing supervisory personnel.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM designation.
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, WIP, and planning; Oracle knowledge is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Great Plains.
Extensive strategic and tactical inventory-control leadership experience; results-oriented, high-energy, high-urgency approach and openness to effective change.
Ability to manage frequent customer interactions, interruptions, changing priorities, deadlines, creative thinking, multiple concurrent projects, and decisions based on varying levels of information.
Working knowledge of Visio.
Ability to understand and interact on IT issues related to business processes and systems changes.
Knowledge of inventory and warehousing procedures.
Experience in manufacturing, automation, electronics, systems integration, life-cycle modeling, new product introduction, process development and deployment, Lean/Six Sigma tools, project and resource planning, and systems implementation.

Responsibilities

Work with supervisors to meet customer priorities based on demand schedules; assign tasks and projects, coordinate workflow, oversee work completion, monitor KPIs, manage labor efficiency, mentor and coach leaders, and manage headcount.
Ensure compliance with company policies and process standards, maintain employee morale, and oversee training for new and existing department staff.
Establish, track, and analyze departmental reports and measurements, and present findings as appropriate.
Work with senior management to establish department and company goals, using experience, judgment, and innovation to achieve them.
Identify process improvements, design KPIs, and coordinate new model introductions.
Create and use reports to represent product flow and task completion rates and percentages accurately.
Develop and use reporting to ensure service-level agreements are achieved.
Manage cycle counts and inventory-control processes to maintain inventory accuracy.
Liaise between teams, shifts, and departments, and partner with vendor, customer, and client representatives to support change and growth.
Monitor stock inventory and ensure adequate levels are maintained.
Provide technical and operational support during business development and new customer acquisition.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and ensure safety and environmental regulations are followed.
Develop and establish document controls to ensure inventory accuracy.
Hire, develop, evaluate, and, when necessary, discipline or discharge subordinate personnel, or make authoritative recommendations regarding those actions.
Develop function-specific orientation and training programs for area personnel.
Establish standards for effective job performance and evaluate subordinates against those standards.