Sr Site Materials Leader

GE Vernova • Clearwater, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Site Materials Manager position will be responsible for developing and implementing the materials strategy for the Clearwater site. This position will ensure that material is properly forecasted, procured, used and controlled to support business metrics including cash flow, inventory, overdue backlog, on-time delivery and transportation / shipment regulatory requirements. This role will report directly to the Site Leader.

Requirements

• This role requires significant experience in the Manufacturing & Materials Planning and Execution.
• Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• 4 Year degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s).
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Lean Certification
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently in a matrix organization
• Strong analytical skills including usage and trend data,
• Strong computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access and MES.
• Strong interpersonal/ persuasion skills with the ability to communicate at all layers of the Business.
• Team building skills with the ability to mentor and train reports.
• Prior experience leading materials teams
• OMLP Grad

Responsibilities

• Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs.
• Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs.
• Optimize inventory and process improvements.
• Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
• Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.
• Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
• Leads overall site materials team for growth, development and effectiveness
• Develop, implement and control a materials strategy to meet business objectives. (Turns, Finished Goods, WIP, RIP, Overdues, OTD and Customer Kanban)
• Own and control site MRP including development of a site labor planning model
• Support and initiate Lean-manufacturing techniques to drive improvements.
• Support Sourcing in key supplier activities and deflation metrics.
• Develop and validate PSI (production, sales & Inventory) requirements to optimize material and labor in meeting customer demands, reducing overdues and improving on-time delivery
• Direct Materials staff to meet inventory and cost criteria.
• Develop and improve shipping and receiving functions to meet and exceed internal and external Quality PPM expectations.
• Work closely with Finance support to ensure that all metrics and results tie to Business commitments.
• Support and develop requirements and improvements for EHS.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs
• GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.
• No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level