Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Warehouse Supervisor, Buyers, and Inventory Control Supervisor.
• Plan materials for product, based on order demand.
• Utilize materials in the most efficient manner by implementing utilization of “shorts” produced in the processes.
• Maintain inventory accuracy of materials, tooling and supplies.
• Conduct staff and employee meetings
• Administration of company policy, including discussion and review with supervisor and individual, company policy issues and disciplinary action.
• Manage information flow between departments.
• Implementation of projects and methods, which lead to continuous improvement.
• Staffing and planning for current and future needs.

Key qualifications include

• Bachelor's Degree
• Five to seven years manufacturing experience, with strong emphasis on warehouse or materials management.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal).
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Applications and Production Tracking.
• Good time management, setting priorities, motivational and organizational skills.
• Strong background in managing labor, materials and cost.
• APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) and or ISM certification preferred.
• Support development and use of Supplier Rating System.