Materials Manager

Overview

Materials Manager (Biotech)

The Materials Manager will complete and oversee plant level activities within Receiving, Shipping (finishing and packaging), Inventory, Yard, Load Management, and Quality documentation. This is a local position but may require up to 10% travel to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the role to other Sunbelt Solomon production locations and potentially to suppliers. This individual will routinely report to the local Plant Manager and executives on the management of inventory levels and inventory accuracy, responding to shortages, the RFID system and performance, receiving, inspection data/results, and ongoing efforts to improve performance.

Additionally, the materials manager will be required to participate in site-wide Kaizen events as part of the team driving overall performance. Compliance with all safety requirements, product quality standards and company policies are essential functions of this role.

• Supervise and act as an individual contributor in the parts room, receiving, and Finishing/Packaging.
• Supervise and act as an individual contributor for ALL material handling in the yard and factory to ensure material availability for internal manufacturing production aligned with production schedules.
• Execute to receiving and storage standards.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement projects ranging from the Yard Layout and 5S per lean principles to overall operational efficiency in all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain mobile equipment maintenance and replenishment.
• Match units and components to orders.
• Serve as local lead for physical inventory count processes.
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and ensure environmental compliance is being adhered to.
• Balance safety, quality, cost, and delivery to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Collaborate with Service Center Manager to set daily, weekly, and monthly objectives and communicate these to department leads and employees.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting daily production metrics to the Service Center Manager.
• Analyze production data and reports to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Support site expansion efforts through project management, equipment sourcing, quoting, documentation, and installation.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Track employee absenteeism and timekeeping.
• Evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, and implement necessary corrective actions.
• Responsible for employee hiring, terminations and creating a business case analysis for increase in staff support in departments.
• Ensure employees complete the required safety and compliance training by scheduled due dates.
• Collaborate closely with other managers to ensure production transitions between department groups are effective.
• Manage vendor and client communications.
• Oversees and manages assigned cost centers and process of inventory control.
• Responsible for ensuring organizational business updates are effectively communicated in a timely fashion to supervisors, leads and employees.
• Other duties as assigned.