Materials Manager

Challenge Manufacturing•Cusseta, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Materials Manager is to ensure Plant Materials staff members are trained and following procedures set forth by the Director of Materials. They have responsibility in the oversight of the Materials Department to achieve operational objectives and customer satisfaction. This includes the management of inventory levels, on-time shipment of finished goods, warehousing/shipping of goods, customer service, the procurement, receipt, and storage of raw materials.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Minimum of five years’ experience in a Materials Planner, Materials Scheduler or closely related role required.
Leadership experience required.
Has high standards of performance for self.
Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.
Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.
Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred (major or concentration in Supply Chain Management/Logistics is a strong plus).
Experience with Plex Systems ERP strongly preferred.
Previous experience in automotive industry preferred.
Experience using GM Supply Power or Honda Web preferred.

Responsibilities

Order Processing – EDI and Manual
MRP, JRP, PRP
Knowledge of Kanban
All Shipping Activities – Scanning, Labeling, Loading, Paperwork, etc.
Accum Management
Customer Contact
On time delivery
Packaging (Returnable and Expendable)
Receiving Process – Standard and Subcontract
Track Errors
Production Scheduling
Oversees the releasing of all raw materials and purchased parts
Capacity Analysis
Responsible for all Warehouse(s) Organization – Raw, Purchased, WIP and Finished Goods
Maintain defined inventory levels – reporting those levels out as required
Cycle count inventories to ensure accuracy of 90% plus
Ensure adequate inventories are maintained so Production can operate without stoppages