American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designer and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark, and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Overall Coordination of the receipt, storage, and distribution of all materials. Supports Plant Material Manager on effectively managing material flows to support production requirements and capacity constraints.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.
Experience
* Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience; wood related preferred.
* Minimum of 5 years of supervision experience; multiple departments
* Minimum of 2 years experience using computer based material management and proven proficiency with MRP systems
Skills
* Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment; Microsoft products experience preferred - Outlook-Word-Excel- Extensive Access experience is a plus.
* Track record of successful project management
* Experience in working in a team environment
* Management style must be consistent with CITE Principles
* Strong planning/Organization - Time Management skills
* Demonstrated problem solving skills
Education
* Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline; extensive work experience with APICS certification may be considered in lieu of education.
* Lean training is a plus
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Accurately accounts for all materials, ensuring accuracy meets threshold levels.
* Oversees all material transactions making sure all transactions are accurate and timely
* Supplies Plant Material Manager with accurate information related to materials, MUV, cycle count and Scrap/Salvage opportunities
* Ensures required materials are available and in acceptable condition for Internal and External Clients.
* Manage cycle count and reconcile differences.
* Plan and coordinate department's activities to support SQDC targets, and meet and/or exceed client and/or customers expectations.
* Actively participate on assigned teams and/or projects, kaizens.
* Ensure assigned departments perform tasks as outlined in Job Instruction Breakdowns, Quality Specifications, and Standard Operating Practices.
* Manage kanban with usage evaluation quarterly and implement changes.
* Be able to read and understand AWC specs and drawings.
* Be proficient in Excel and Access.
* Participate in identifying hiring needs; employee selection and training process
* Provide communication on departmental expectations, motivates team members, and identifies opportunity for improvements.
* Provide team leadership consistent with company vision, mission, CITE principles.
* Ensures Policies are followed and provides guidance and discipline.
* Develop - maintain relationship with AWC clients and providers.
* Effectively utilize all resources to maximum potential performance to achieve SQDC goals.
* Establishes individual goals for team members in alignment with overall organization goals and performs periodic performance reviews to determine progress.
* Support and represent company as a union-free environment
* Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping.
* Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
* Role model CITE and Working in Teams principles
* Perform other tasks as directed by direct supervisor
* Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Will supervise hourly and salaried employees in the assigned department and/or departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct reports. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing wor