Hearthside Food Solutions

Materials Manager

Hearthside Food Solutions$97K — $145K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience
  • Experience in the food industry
  • Proven skills in project management and team leadership
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement project management tools for materials management
  • Oversee the creation and accuracy of Bills of Material (BOM)
  • Print and approve Production Shop Orders in PICK System
  • Facilitate new project start-up meetings and communicate expectations
  • Manage inventory aging and implement reduction plans
  • Coordinate customer material changes and ensure system updates
  • Monitor vendor compliance and address performance issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage starting on Day 1
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Wellness benefits
  • Discretionary annual performance-based incentive
  • Work environment with pleasant office setting and production engagement opportunities
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists Supply Chain Services function by developing and implementing project management tools with a focus on materials management, inventory control and new project set up for all customers at the facility. Supports the Manager in implementing tools for planning, production schedules, inventory management, customer service, logistics and delivery compliance.

Directs team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources. Makes recommendations for department improvement that improve efficiency and reduce cost related to inventory reductions, materials management and inventory control.
  1. Essential Functions
    1. Assigns new item purchases to Supply Chain Specialists and ensures the MRP set up for new items in the system which includes components, WIP and finished goods
    2. Responsible for Bills of Material creation/completion (BOM) accuracy, scrap allowance, routing instructions, master lot control forms and placards for mater files
    3. In PICK System: Prints initial Production Shop Orders for startup review and approvals. In SAP, ensures a start up review is done prior to production.
    4. Organizes and notifies participants of new project start-up meetings to communicate expectations
    5. Participates with New Project Implementation team for the (site) and participates in customer meetings and conference calls as needed
    6. Direct contact to customer's Materials Manager and change in material notifications
    7. Confirms and ensure that the "change in materials" have been updated in the system and coordinate timing with the team including Supply Chain Manager indicating flow through or hard change
    8. Ensures that critical set up and reporting of " change in materials" is entered in the system and communicated to key stakeholders
    9. Coordinate the change in material timing by monitoring forecast changes
    10. Review scheduling material shortage report daily and responsible for working with the team on incoming product delivery validation
    11. Actively manages inventory aging, date code variances and inventory reduction plans to ensure team engagement and minimize Company exposure
    12. Responsible for making sure that inactive inventory is addressed and disposition is done timely throughout the team following standard work
    13. Participate in Scrap Meetings and working with Inventory Specialist to verify of incoming shortages
    14. Monitor /track vendor compliance and act on those underperforming and addresses performance improvement
    15. Manage the Sales Samples coordination of materials with the team and updates to the customer working with commercialization partners
    16. Manages material shortage reporting and problem-solving actions with customers and suppliers
    17. Reports Inventory KPIs internally and externally
    18. Works on inventory reductions plans with the Supply Chain Specialists and monitors success against the targets
    19. Ensures that material order cycle, MOQ, and safety stock are revisited on regular basis and adjusted per the demand


    1. Other responsibilities as directed by facility Supply Chain Manager and or Director.


  1. Work Environment & Physical Demands


Office environment is pleasant. May need to access expansive, multi-level production areas which can be noisy and very cold or very warm. Required to go out to the floor, coordinate and participate in physical inventories and regular DDS plant meetings.

  1. Education, Experience & Required Skills

Undergrad degree in Business or Supply Chain related discipline preferred or previous job experience which includes supervising employees for 2+ years.

Food Industry experience is preferred.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $97,210 - $145,814/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

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About Hearthside Food Solutions

Hearthside Food Solutions is a leading contract manufacturer of baked goods, bars, snacks, and other food products. The company provides a range of services, including product development, packaging, and distribution, and serves customers in the retail, foodservice, and industrial markets. Hearthside Food Solutions operates more than 40 facilities across North America and Europe and has a reputation for delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Learn more about Hearthside Food Solutions
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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