Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field
5+ years of proven leadership in materials management
Lean manufacturing experience preferred
CPIM or CMQ/OE certification is highly desired
Strong understanding of ERP systems
Responsibilities
Supervise and evaluate materials team including performance reviews and training
Oversee inventory processes and cycle count program implementation
Manage warehouse operations and shipping/receiving activities
Ensure transactional integrity in ERP systems from receipt to consumption
Assist in physical inventory counts and employee hiring processes
Create and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
Foster continuous improvement, focusing on waste elimination and efficiency
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Supportive work environment fostering continuous improvement
Involvement in budget preparation and financial management
Access to Lean manufacturing training and implementation
Collaborative team-oriented culture
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Supervise a team of materials employees, which includes scheduling, completing performance reviews, issuing corrective action, training, timecard approvals, etc.
Oversee all inventory processes including development and implementation of cycle count program.
Oversee warehouse operations.
Oversee transactional integrity for material in ERP from receipt to consumption to customer.
Oversee shipping/receiving activities.
Assist with quarterly/yearly physical inventory counts.
Assist in employee hiring, training, performance evaluation, retention and termination activities.
Creation and tracking of KPI's.
Contribute to EH&S objectives by proactively identifying potential issues and providing positive root cause problem identification and corrective action.
Foster an environment of continuous improvement to eliminate waste and drive efficiency.
Additional Responsibilities
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Adopt lean principles and avoid strains on working capital by reducing waste and focusing on being a sales-driven company making product to meet the demand.
Create a structured approach to planning for a lean manufacturing environment helping to generate high-quality products at a pace that matches market demand.
Streamlining processes to increase production efficiency and reducing inventory by using just-in-time inventory methods.
Participates in budget preparation and administration, monitors and controls expenditures.
Develop planning tools and framework to obtain approval from main stakeholders.
Lead production meetings to assess target vs actual and convey changes or updates to MPS.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven materials leadership experience.
Understanding of and experience with Lean manufacturing principles is preferred.
CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management) credential offered by the Association for Operations Management (APICS) or CMQ/OE (Certified Manager of Organizational/Quality Excellence) is highly desired.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, engineering, or related field required.
