Materials Manager

Novolex Corporate•Connersville, IN

About The Position

The Material Manager is responsible for operations of the warehouse and shipping department, including transportation. He/she will manage a team of direct reports to coordinate the movement of raw material, waste and finished goods through the warehouse. Rotating the raw material and finished goods inventory and shipping the finished goods in compliance with company and customer requirements. He/she will direct activities to limit costs, improve accuracy, and maintain exceptional customer service. Track and maintain all shipping related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure productivity, quality and service level goals are exceeded. Ensure the movement of finished goods and raw material through thewarehouse meeting production and rail car schedules. Maintaining the safety, security, sanitation and cleanliness of the warehouse, docks and all related equipment. Lead team to identify and implement process improvements using SOP’s, 5S to limit costs, improve accuracy, and maintain exceptional customer service. Monitor and control inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and compliance through regular cycle counts. Responsible for the implementation of continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and methods to generate improved plant performance, workflow optimization, and efficiencies. Responsible for overseeing inventory, and materials management, raw material and finished goods.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
5-10 years operations/production management within a manufacturing environment
Experience with operational tactics, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement
Knowledge of production processes, raw materials, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Excellent communication skills
A good self-starter
Strong organizational and time management skills
Detail oriented
Warehouse Experience

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred

Responsibilities

operations of the warehouse and shipping department, including transportation
manage a team of direct reports to coordinate the movement of raw material, waste and finished goods through the warehouse
Rotating the raw material and finished goods inventory and shipping the finished goods in compliance with company and customer requirements
direct activities to limit costs, improve accuracy, and maintain exceptional customer service
Track and maintain all shipping related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure productivity, quality and service level goals are exceeded
Ensure the movement of finished goods and raw material through thewarehouse meeting production and rail car schedules
Maintaining the safety, security, sanitation and cleanliness of the warehouse, docks and all related equipment
Lead team to identify and implement process improvements using SOP’s, 5S to limit costs, improve accuracy, and maintain exceptional customer service
Monitor and control inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and compliance through regular cycle counts
Responsible for the implementation of continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and methods to generate improved plant performance, workflow optimization, and efficiencies
Responsible for overseeing inventory, and materials management, raw material and finished goods