Materials Manager

ProDriven Global Brands•Crystal Lake, IL

22h•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 Developing productive relationships with peers inside the company.

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
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 Lean Manufacturing principles
Broad knowledge of various manufacturing processes
Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of associates up to and including Senior Management.

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.