Materials Manager

ProDriven Global Brands•Crystal Lake, IL

1d•$103,000 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a high visibility position with significant impact on the entire organization that requires high energy and an advanced level of both technical and interpersonal skills. Primary responsibilities are to plan, direct, and control the scheduling of materials to maximize customer deliveries, plant productivity and inventory turns. The materials manager will be involved in both tactical and strategic decisions to drive immediate and long-term results by setting effective materials policies internally and across the supply chain using best practices, building a high-performance team, implementation of appropriate technology, and developing productive relationships with peers inside the company. This position is currently on-site for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs, though the status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs.

Requirements

BS degree or equivalent work experience.
Broad-based knowledge of production and inventory control theory.
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
APICS CPIM certification.
5 years minimum experience in a materials, production planning, inventory/production control setting required.
Management Experience.
Adaptability.
Decisiveness.
Emotional Composure.
Self-Responsibility.
Expressive Relationships.
Communications.
Sociability.
Problem Solving.
Closure.
Learning.
Strategic Thinking.
Creativeness.
Listening.
Planning.
Superior presentation skills and proficiency in use of presentation software.
Working knowledge of various manufacturing processes.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of associates up to and including Senior Management.
Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, safety toe boots, and reflective vests.
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are necessary for precise work.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and control the scheduling of materials to maximize customer deliveries, plant productivity and inventory turns.
Set effective materials policies internally and across the supply chain using best practices.
Build a high-performance team.
Implement appropriate technology.
Develop productive relationships with peers inside the company.