Materials Manager

Johnson Controls•Gilbert, AZ

3d•$112,000 - $168,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Manager will be responsible for the direct management and handling of all raw and finished goods inventory and all warehousing functions. He or she will be accountable for all physical materials, as well as ensuring staff adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures. The Materials Manager will accomplish effective inventory oversight through strong leadership and decision-making skills. Manage a staff of (5) Supervisors with (50) total reports. Other duties will be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

College/University degree or diploma in business, with a focus on supply chain or operations management preferred.
Analytical problem solver with good communication skills.
10 years’+ experience in an inventory and/or warehousing setting.
Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills.
Team leadership and teambuilding abilities.
Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy, and tact.
Persuasive, motivational, and persistent.
Excellent planning and resource allocation skills.
Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse management, and transportation management.
Familiar with enterprise-level track-and-trace systems, as well as implementation experience.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with all safe practices, procedures, and overall processes associated with manufacturing from raw materials to finished product.

Nice To Haves

Experience with radio frequency ID systems (RFID), bar code systems, and electronic data interchange (EDI) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety is a priority with all workers, oversee strict adherence to OSHA guidelines.
Ensure and maintain accurate raw material inventory counts.
Ensure all inventory and material movement processes are adhered to.
Ensure material is moved in a timely and accurate fashion within the manufacturing facility and warehouse.
Supervise a team of employees, including hiring decisions, delegation, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
Manage the parts shipping and receiving and all intercompany transactions.
Effectively lead and execute quarterly, and annual inventory counts along with reconciliations.
Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy.
Maintain strict control over inventory levels in order to meet internal and external demand of product.
Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization.
Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and/or hazardous materials.
Conduct periodic spot-checks of inventory levels, supplies, or equipment.
Ensure that all materials are in the work station before they are required.
Assess the need for, and arrange the purchase of, moving equipment like trailers, forklifts, crash pads, dollies, and so on.
Identify discrepancies between inventory records and take action.
Implement and monitor performance metrics for receiving and inventory.
Manage time and attendance system.
Promote employee development through effective verbal and written communications, cross-training and solicitation of feedback on problem solving and continuous improvements.
Resolve any work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and quality of work.
Demonstrate effective leadership skills, team building skills and the ability to supervise and motivate effectively.
Perform other duties as necessary.