Sika AG

Materials Manager

Sika AG • $80K — $95K *
Marion, OH 43302In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS degree in Business Management or related field required.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center environments.
  • Direct experience with materials and inventory control.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience supervising teams.
  • Proficient in strategic planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the Sika SAFE Program to promote safety culture.
  • Serve as an active member of the Site Leadership Team.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment per Sika policies.
  • Lead initiatives to achieve zero injuries and enhance employee engagement.
  • Strategically plan with department and sales managers for accurate forecasting.
  • Oversee production planners and assist with escalated issues.
  • Manage purchasing to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing and inventory targets.

Benefits

  • 401k with generous company match.
  • Bonuses available.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays, including floating holidays.
  • Wellness and fitness reimbursements.
  • Education assistance and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee referral program and more!
Full Job Description
Job Description

Broad Function and Purpose of Position:

The primary function of the Materials Manager is to accomplish the planning process to ensure that adequate supplies of materials and services are available to support the Marion production facility and to establish and monitor production schedules for the facility to meet customer requirements along with inventory targets. The Material Manager will supervise Production Planners. The Material Manager will also manage the inventory control function to achieve the goal of on-time shipping, product availability, inventory control, and drive department efficiencies to maximize resources and streamline costs.

Specific Responsibilities:
  • Actively participate in the Sika SAFE Program.
  • Active member of the Site Leadership Team.
  • Maintain safe and clean work environment in accordance with the Sika Housekeeping policy.
  • Display active leadership in advancing the Sika SAFE culture in Marion pursuing the objectives of zero injuries and Employee engagement.
  • Strategic planning with department and sales managers and to ensure appropriate forecasting of planning and scheduling based on trends.
  • Oversee production planners, schedule priorities, provide assistance for escalated issues, and general leadership.
  • Oversee purchasing team to ensure adequate supplies of raw materials, packaging, and other supplies to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing while maintaining inventory targets.
  • Work with Receiving and Plant Logistics to ensure optimum material flow and maximum productivity; maintain highest level of inventory control and accuracy.
  • Act as a troubleshooter between manufacturing, quality control, purchasing and logistics to resolve discrepancies, determine priorities, and in general expedite the flow of materials based on production schedule requirements.
  • Satisfy customer on-time shipping requirements with optimal inventory investment; maintain inventory controls and levels to conform to budgets and forecasts while optimizing customer service levels; perform physical inventories.
  • Ensure timely turnover of materials and develop action plans to minimize obsolete material.
  • Oversee workflow processes for plant material movement.
  • Perform other work and projects as required by the Director, Operations.


Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience:
  • Education: BS degree in Business Management or other related field required.
  • Years Experience: 5+ years experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center environment. Direct experience with materials and inventory control.


Additional Information

Perks & Benefits
  • 401k with Generous Company Match
  • Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid time off, paid holidays
  • Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Education Assistance
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program & More!

About Sika AG

Sika AG is a Swiss specialty chemical company that produces and distributes systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. The company has operations in over 100 countries and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. Sika AG is a publicly traded company and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company's products are used in a variety of applications, including concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring, and roofing and waterproofing systems.
Learn more about Sika AG
Size
25,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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