Logistics Materials Manager

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Materials Manager responsible for managing the procurement, storage and distribution of materials for a manufacturing operation. Through subordinate planner/schedulers, assures production objectives are met within cost and quality standards.

Duties and Requirements of the Job:

• Ensures a safe working environment and that everyone goes home safe every day
• Sets goals, supervises and motivates planner/schedulers, customer contact representative and warehouse personnel ensure adequate and continuous control is exercised over the activities affecting quality.
• Interacts with team and other department managers to resolve issues and problems concerning customers and plant operation.
• Develops facility production plan and master scheduling of production through manufacturing.
• Manages inventory goals and purchasing budgets.
• Minimizes material handling by ensuring a 'plan for every part.'
• Develops and implements procedures and policies.
• Develops and implements continuous process improvement plans.
• Manages all warehouse systems to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all inventories, receipts and shipments.
• Reviews debits, claims and concerns involving the OEM's, serve as a customer contact.
• Ensures TS16949 compliance for Materials area(s) of responsibility.
• Fully participates in the QOS/KPI continuous improvement process.
• Initiates action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process and quality system and identifies and records any problems relating to the product, process and quality system.
• Performs such individual assignments as the supervisor may direct; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Performs those administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department, including provision for the selection and development of employees, pay administration, budget administration, setting organization goals / objectives, planning, organizing, integrating & other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Required Training, Knowledge, Skills and Experience for this Job:

• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Materials Manager/Supervisor, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Broad background in manufacturing technology and line operating experience.
• Practical, hands on experience with warehousing and logistics.
• Working knowledge of the AQP process.
• Training in problem solving techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of inventory control, master scheduling, MRP and capacity planning systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of AS/400 basic operations, BPCS software and MRP Pull Systems, with willingness to obtain additional training in these computer applications if needed.

Education :

Bachelors Degree in Management, Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.