Warehouse Manager

Faurecia•Fraser, MI

4d•$80,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for piece flow from receipt of raw materials until shipping of finished goods guaranteeing a high level of inventory accuracy. The main missions of the role are to provide direction to personnel engaged in inventory management (receiving, material handling and shipping), ensuring the accurate receiving of components from suppliers utilizing principles outlined in Faurecia’s 7 Inventory Basics including timely reception of goods, properly storing raw components in their designated area utilizing visual management tools to proactively communicate potential part shortages to material planning team, participating in Engineering Change Meetings and implementing First in First Out (FIFO) in warehouse to minimize impact of obsolescence material do to product changes, developing and executing manufacturing and finished goods delivery schedules in accordance with customer requirements, preparing standard work instructions/procedures detailing the material management and logistics process, overseeing all activities related to material management of a product, from component receipt through delivery of a completed unit. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsible for the mobilization and development of employees to optimize their performance and growth. Define measurable indicators to track performance and drive improvement. Identifies and leads continual improvement events. Provide timely communication with the Plant Management Team on issues impacting performance. Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principals in Production Control and Logistics activities. Develop Employee Empowerment Fundamentals on shop floor, encouraging bottom up communication and operator driven improvement activities. Participate in activities utilizing Quick Response and Continuous Improvement (QRCI) tool to reduce and eliminate Missed deliveries per Million (MPM). Maintain expected level of 5’s in all areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Experience leading a logistics team and proven ability to implement lean manufacturing principals into daily routine to drive continuous improvement.
Proven ability to manage inventory levels providing appropriate levels of raw material to support production while maximizing inventory turns.
Proven ability to align activities of both salaried and hourly employees to meet business financial objectivities.
Proficient in MS Office
Excellent interpersonal skills
Fluent in English

Responsibilities

Provide direction to personnel engaged in inventory management (receiving, material handling and shipping)
Ensuring the accurate receiving of components from suppliers utilizing principles outlined in Faurecia’s 7 Inventory Basics including timely reception of goods
Properly storing raw components in their designated area utilizing visual management tools to proactively communicate potential part shortages to material planning team
Participate in Engineering Change Meetings and implement First in First Out (FIFO) in warehouse to minimize impact of obsolescence material do to product changes
Develop and execute manufacturing and finished goods delivery schedules in accordance with customer requirements
Prepares standard work instructions/procedures detailing the material management and logistics process.
Oversees all activities related to material management of a product, from component receipt through delivery of a completed unit.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Responsible for the mobilization and development of employees to optimize their performance and growth.
Define measurable indicators to track performance and drive improvement.
Identifies and leads continual improvement events.
Provide timely communication with the Plant Management Team on issues impacting performance.
Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principals in Production Control and Logistics activities.
Develop Employee Empowerment Fundamentals on shop floor, encouraging bottom up communication and operator driven improvement activities.
Participate in activities utilizing Quick Response and Continuous Improvement (QRCI) tool to reduce and eliminate Missed deliveries per Million (MPM).
Maintain expected level of 5’s in all areas