$103,000–$142,000 Per Year
APICS Certification, Best Practices, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Forklift, Global Branding, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Inventory Turns, Lean Manufacturing, Lithium Battery, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Materials Management, Materials Planning, Physical Demands, Presentation Software, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product/Service Launch, Production Control, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Team Player, Time Management, Track Customer Issues
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Presently this position is on-site for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs. The status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs.
Overview:
- 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
Education, Licenses, and Certifications
- BS degree or equivalent work experience
- Must have a broad-based knowledge of production and inventory control theory and a working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
- APICS CPIM certification
- Management Experience
Years of Experience and Knowledge
- 5 years minimum experience in a materials, production planning, inventory/production control setting required.
- Management Experience
Skills and Abilities
- 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
- Must have a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and a broad knowledge of various manufacturing processes.
- Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of associates up to and including Senior Management.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, safety toe boots, and reflective vests.
- The facility may be noisy, dusty, and exposed to various temperature conditions.
- The facility has safety signs, markings, and barriers to delineate pedestrian, forklift, and hazardous areas.
- Physical expectations may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and handling material.
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are necessary for precise work.
- Dependent on product demand, distribution schedule and deadlines, employees may be required to work overtime, including extended shifts and weekends.
- Must be able to lift at a minimum of 50 lbs.
This should not be considered a complete listing of all job responsibilities relating to this position. Changes can be made by management at any time.
Salary Range:
$103,000 – $142,000
The pay range listed is for Illinois based roles. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the pay range. Specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skill sets, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training, and location.
Benefits:
- 401(k) company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off
EEO Statement:
ProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. ProDriven Global Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.
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