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, integratingother 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.