Manager - Supply Chain Operations

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Responsible for plant Delivery performance, Inventory, Logistics, Capacity Management, and the plant purchasing requirements related to Direct, Indirect, Tooling, CAPEX spend.

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related field or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Minimum of Ten years of experience related to defined job responsibilities or equivalent training.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good management and leadership skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good computer proficiency / Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of APQP
• APIC's Certification preferred

• Process Owner (Purchasing and Materials), must initiate, complete or drive completion of, and maintain department level documentation to include the most up to date Customer Specific Requirements, ISO/IATF requirements, etc. They are responsible for on-time delivery of product documentation releases. Process owner is responsible for the completion of all corrective actions as assigned per QA-WI-042 "Corrective and Preventative Action".
• Ensure that all departmental personnel abide by the companies policies including but not limited to Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental Systems, Human Resources.
• Manages and prioritizes daily department activities which include but are not limited to compliance with the plant business operating systems; APQP requirements utilizing the Martinrea Gate Review Processes.
• Inventory management/accuracy (MRO/Production/Service & In-Transit) and consignment initiatives.
• Pricing & contract negotiations.
• Payment terms management.
• Supplier and Customer deliveries.
• SNCR cost recoveries.
• Expedite and Freight Management.
• Supplier Score Card Management & Supplier Development.
• Customer service deliverables.
• Sourcing and Resourcing initiatives.
• Adherence to purchasing and materials work instructions.
• Assigned internal audits and external supplier audits.
• KPI reporting ( Plant & Corporate ).
• Corrective actions.
• Cost control and continuous improvement.
• Evaluation of equipment requirements and capabilities.
• Departmental meetings and communications.
• Investigates, in conjunction with Quality Control Engineers, to resolve non-conformance issues and customer concerns.
• Assigns and schedules employees and resources for the department.
• Recommends changes in working conditions and use of equipment.
• Evaluates the performance, training requirements, growth potential of department employees using employee evaluations, goals and objectives, individual development plans, and succession planning.
• Evaluates department staffing resource needs.
• Analyses and resolves or assists employees in solving work problems.
• Confers with and supports other staff members and leadership.
• Review annually, each December, the Departmental Turtle Diagram and KPI's for the following year's requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Follow instructions/direction as required by Senior Management.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Protects the assets of the organization.

• Office Environment and Plant Floor (PPE required).

• Effectively communicate with direct reports, associates, peers, and management.
• Travel Required 10%.

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures.
• Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company.

• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Background check and pre-employment drug screen required for employment opportunity.