Materials Manager

Chief Industries•Hastings, NE

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About The Position

Chief Ethanol Fuels is seeking a Materials Manager to join the Chief Team. This position will provide strategic leadership over critical spare parts inventory for the Hastings and Lexington ethanol plants .

Requirements

High School diploma or GED , required.
Minimum 3 years of shipping or logistics experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with 1 year in a supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of shipping procedures, documentation and carrier systems.
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree , preferred
Knowledge of ethanol plant production, preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage multi-million-dollar inventory supply levels at both plant locations.
Schedule trucks to meet shipping requirements while ensuring adequate storage space for daily production.
Ensure inventory levels are adequate to ensure 24/7 operation year-round.
Partner with Maintenance and Operations to ensure critical spare parts availability for up-time and outage planning.
Manage and provide leadership and daily direction to warehouse personnel at both Chief Ethanol locations.
Develop cross-training plans to ensure consistent staffing across both plants.
Work hand in hand with Maintenance Managers to manage supply and contractor needs during annual plant shutdowns.
Negotiate with suppliers to purchase necessary goods at the most cost-effective price.
Standardize processes and parts to reduce needed inventory levels.
Communicate shipping/receiving schedules and other relevant information to appropriate plant personnel.
Enter purchase orders for goods.
Serve as primary liaison between Materials Management, Accounting, Operations, and Maintenance.
Reconcile all month end inventories and complete necessary month end reports.
Maintain good relations and communications with co-workers, customers, suppliers, terminals, transporters and railroad personnel.
Receive, check freight and supply.
Operate a forklift to move, load, unload and organize parts and supplies.
Pick up shipments from offsite suppliers with a pickup truck.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Support the Ethanol division by performing other projects as needed.