Materials Manager

MAC Trailer•Kent, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Manager manages inventory and material-handling functions to support assigned production lines. The role oversees the movement, handling, and delivery of materials and coordinates with warehouse and fabrication personnel to ensure materials are available on production lines when needed. The position manages material processes and inventory throughout the plant, oversees warehouse and yard staffing, and monitors inventory accuracy, system transactions, outgoing orders, and safety practices. It also prepares monthly reports and develops or revises operational and working practices. The position is based in an office and manufacturing environment and includes periods of standing and walking, as well as frequent sitting and extended computer work. The employee must be able to move throughout the work area, including around products, materials, and equipment. MAC Trailer describes itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Requirements

One to two years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and interpret documents, procedures, operating instructions, and schedules provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to perform basic math.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods, sit frequently, and work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to maneuver throughout a manufacturing work area around products, materials, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the process, flow, and inventory of materials for the entire plant.
Ensure the Warehouse Supervisor and warehouse staff properly manage and efficiently direct employees involved in material processes.
Verify and monitor that material is received and consumed correctly in the system.
Manage inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and report discrepancies to the Plant Manager.
Identify and manage stagnant inventory.
Organize inventory locations to place parts in the best possible point-of-use locations in coordination with Production Management.
Manage staffing levels and overtime for warehouse and yard employees to maximize efficiency.
Manage inventory adjustments, identify and correct the root cause of each adjustment, and report adjustments to the Plant Manager.
Ensure outgoing warranty and intercompany orders are filled and delivered in a timely manner and related purchase orders are completed properly.
Manage and verify system-related issues and report them to the Meta Support Team for correction.
Create monthly reports on inventory accuracy, adjustments, scrap, current inventory levels, hours worked, and improvements made or in progress.
Develop or revise standard operational and working practices, and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
Maintain knowledge of safe work practices and serve as an example of safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned.