Materials Manager

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• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with minimal cost to employee!
• 401k plan with an employer match; 100% vested upon hire!
• Short Term Disability,
• Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance at no cost to you!
• PTO based on experience, plus 10 Paid Holidays!
• Tuition Assistance so you can grow your career!

Summary:

The Materials Manager is responsible for directing and controlling the movement of materials into and within the plant, along with managing key materials-related functions including Purchasing, Production Planning and Expediting, Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

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.

Essential Duties:

• Provide guidance and direction to the Materials Department, including setting and monitoring performance standards, quality standards, and ISO compliance.
• Responsible for performance evaluation and development of the managers and/or supervisors over the stockroom, shipping, receiving, purchasing, planning and shop floor expediting.
• Make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, equipment/software requirements, and work procedures in cooperation with the management team.
• Balance and coordinate the workloads and responsibilities of the employees within the Materials organization.
• Manage the planning of materials through the manufacturing process, insuring on-time shipments and excellent customer satisfaction.
• Manage purchased material inventory to support master production schedule, inventory objectives and customer service levels.
• Execute strategies and plans to meet short and long-term supply chain management requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement efforts in purchasing management processes, Supplier Risk Management and Vendor Data Management.

• Maintain and facilitate the accurate control and accountability of Shields Mfg. inventory.
• Coordinate with or lead Excess & Obsolete inventory data reporting, disposition, withdrawal and disposal processes with Procurement, Program Managers, and Finance, as appropriate.
• Develop and implement a material logistics strategy that optimizes the storage and flow of purchased and fabricated materials.
• Manage supply chain performance, including quality, cost and on-time delivery performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain MRP functions and rules and continuously drive for improvements in the system (usage, accuracy, compliance, etc.) and integration into the manufacturing process.
• Assist in the management and implementation of the MRP database providing guidance and support to all users.
• Ensure that standard inventory control techniques and procedures are developed and implemented.
• Plan, coordinate and manage the performance of physical inventories and/or cycle counting as required to meet fiscal reporting requirements.
• Present to management, recommended improvements to existing processes and methodologies, with a constant focus on continuous improvement.
• Create and monitor cost controls to improve the profitability of the manufacturing process.

• Manage indirect materials suppliers and tooling/MRO purchase and disbursement process.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, or other related field. Relevant equivalent work experience may substitute for a degree.
• Certification including, but not limited to: APICS, Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years' demonstrated successful experience in Materials Management, Purchasing, and/or Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and cost management.
• Proven ability to develop and execute action plans that achieve company goals.

• Demonstrated ability and a proven track record in year over year cost reduction and lead-time improvements.
• Significant emphasis will be required in the Production Control process and functional system support with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Prior management experience is required.
• Prior experience with make versus buy decisions, as well as with managing outside suppliers of goods and services.
• In-depth knowledge of computerized manufacturing systems, and concepts (MRP / Shop Floor Control); E2 preferred.
• Strong communications skills - both verbal and written.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Detail orientated, with exceptional organizational skills.
• Functional understanding of engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.

For information on Precinmac, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.precinmac.com Precinmac is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.