The Manager, Materials is responsible for material flow from receiving/inspection to line side presentation for production including end-of-line pick, pack and ship. This position is responsible for driving a safety environment, significant continuous improvement initiatives, elimination of waste, efficiency improvements, reduction of fork lift requirements in material handling, cycle counting and timely transactional reporting.  This role is also responsible for ongoing improvements in delivery performance (internal and external), and uninterrupted material movement for production lines with efficient use of labor resources.

Major Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience
• 5 years of progressive Operations management experience in similar work environment.
• Transformational leadership using lean principles utilizing Plan For Every Part

Preferred Job Requirements 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and to talk and hear.  The employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, crouch, bend and reach above shoulders.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away.  This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment, including seasonal variations in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or byproducts. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies. The employee must be able to work in varying weather conditions including extreme heat, snow, and ice. The employee may be required to obtain a DOT Medical Card and have the ability to drive a heavy-duty truck on a daily basis.