Manager, Materials

Overview

About Woodbridge We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy.

We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

Woodbridge Culture Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate culture (people first, innovation, let’s get to it, manufacturing focused) which serves our customers, teammates, and the world. In 2024 Woodbridge was awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation.

What s in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

SUMMARY This position manages production scheduling, inventory control, shipping/receiving, warehouses, and purchasing to maintain customer service and minimize product and shipping costs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. This position may be required to work daily and/or weekend overtime.

• Schedule production line based on customer requirements
• Ship product to customers
• Responsible for housekeeping and working within the company HS&E guidelines
• Evaluate plant capacity and correct shortfalls
• Maintain inventory reports/records
• Manage plant inventories to target levels
• Maintain management reports, inventory, TQM objectives
• Responsible for continual improvement within department including BIC indicators
• This position is responsible for safety elements (subject to change)

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE and related responsibilities include:

• Problem solving and trouble shooting
• Procedure writing and implementation
• Understand BIC Key performance indicators and develop and implement corrective actions to meet or exceed company targets
• Drive lean principles to reduce waste and implement 5S and Kaizens in department
• Ensure good communications across shifts, departments
• Participate in problem solving, VSM, Kaizen projects
• Implement SOT’s, standard work
• Audit for standard work, quality, understanding HSE
• Train, disqualify, qualify, and audit performance on teammates

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or two to five years related experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages,…