Plant Materials Manager

O-I

• $92K — $115K *
Lapel, IN 46051In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain, or related field required
  • 2-3 years of materials experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Preferred supervisory experience
  • Experience in a union environment is a plus
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • SAP experience is highly desired

Responsibilities

  • Support inventory tracking using SAP and monitor inventory levels against shipments
  • Monitor storeroom usage and oversee budgeting and forecasting
  • Direct plant production schedule through communication with divisional planning
  • Supervise warehousing operations, including transportation and distribution
  • Execute MRP and generate materials releases to suppliers
  • Ensure timely completion of post goods issues and stock transfer orders
  • Serve as primary contact for customer inquiries regarding production and inventory

Benefits

  • Relocation packages available
  • Vacation time and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
  • Pre-tax accounts for expenses
  • Well-being program with employer contributions
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
  • Access to financial advisors for retirement planning
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Plant Materials Manager is responsible for the overall plant materials management. Key elements include planning, integration and execution of the production schedule, inventory control, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and customer service.

The Plant Materials Manager will:
  • Support inventory tracking (SAP) and monitor inventory levels vs. shipments
  • Monitor storeroom usage
  • Oversee budgeting and forecasting
  • Monitor all plant inventories and purchasing related functions while utilizing a structured cycle count process
  • Direct the plant production schedule through communication with divisional production planning
  • Supervise plant warehousing operations including transportation and distribution
  • Execute MRP and generate materials releases to suppliers
  • Ensure that post goods issues and stock transfer orders are completed within the same business day
  • Perform AQS responsibilities in accordance with AQS manual
  • Serve as primary plant contact for customer inquiries regarding production schedule, inventory, transportation, orders, and releases

The Plant Materials Manager should have experience:
  • Leading warehouse practices, including ABC inventory storage methodology and other lean concepts, while ensuring segregation of different material types
  • Using external warehousing and taking a strategic approach to what products are stored in these facilities
  • Preparing monthly and quarterly reports, as well as annual plans and forecasts of plant operations
  • Managing others and executing on training plans


Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree required (purchasing, supply chain, or related field)
  • 2-3 years of relevant materials experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Previous supervisory experience is preferred
  • Previous experience working in a union environment is preferred
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Previous experience with SAP is highly desired


Additional Information

What We Offer:

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $92,000 and $115,000 and includes a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package - some of the highlights are:
  • Relocation packages available
  • Vacation time and paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
  • Pre-tax accounts
  • Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
  • Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
  • Employee Assistance Program

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