Plant Materials Manager

Location: Lapel

Company Description

Who we are:

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Why do you want to apply?  Our Lapel plant is a great location because you can experience the strong sense of community found in a small Midwestern town, while being less than an hour from Indianapolis and having access to everything that a major city has to offer.

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 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing  Full-time Function:
Manufacturing Experience level:
Mid-Senior Level Industry: Packaging And Containers