Manager Materials

The Manager, Materials is responsible for material flow from receiving/inspection to line side presentation for production, including end‑of‑line pick, pack and ship. This position drives a safety environment, continuous improvement initiatives, elimination of waste, efficiency improvements, reduction of forklift requirements in material handling, cycle counting, and timely transactional reporting. It also focuses on improving delivery performance for internal and external customers and ensuring uninterrupted material movement for production lines with efficient use of labor resources.

• Work with material handling team to ensure material flow from incoming receiving/inspection to line side presentation for production, including end‑of‑line pick, pack & ship (incoming receiving/inspection, off‑site raw warehousing storage & control) is ready for production.
• Created and managed a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) database utilized in day‑to‑day operations.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of lean pull‑based systems.
• Implemented and managed day‑to‑day operations using supermarkets, 2‑bin Kanban’s, tugger routes, point‑of‑use delivery in a 5S environment.
• Managed material flow involving Work in Process (WIP) markets with pull‑based replenishment linked to production scheduling processes of level scheduling (heijunka), change‑over optimization and runner/repeater/stranger replenishment.
• Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures.
• Ensures efficient and accurate materials presentation to support production operations.
• Oversee process execution for excess and obsolete materials.
• Manage and optimize daily warehousing operations across multiple shifts including staging, cycle count, receiving, storage of materials, shipping of finished goods and indirect materials.
• Mentor and guide project team members to deliver on the project/program requirements.
• Act as liaison or support collaborations with customers and suppliers on a day‑to‑day basis to resolve any product/program manufacturing quality issues.
• Actively lead or participate in Failure Mode Effect Analysis teams.
• Plan and lead refresher activities and forums for continual learning.
• Work with Corporate materials team on strategy and process implementation.
• Lead Continuous Improvements events related to Making Material Flow.
• Demonstrate personal flexibility in approach and ideas and respond positively and support changes in procedures, process, technology, responsibility and assignments.
• Accountable for defining resource needs and works within budget and staffing parameters to accomplish objectives for area of responsibility.
• Supervise material handling team, including forklift drivers and material supervisors. Interview, hire, train, coach and develop direct reports.
• Act as SAP Super user within functional area as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of progressive Operations management experience in similar work environment.
• Transformational leadership using lean principles utilizing Plan For Every Part.

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.
• Experience in international logistics.
• Transformational leadership using lean principles.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple sites.
• Ability to operate in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments.
• Successfully manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze, think and communicate with well‑supported data.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis skills.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and to talk and hear. The employee is…