Logistics Materials Manager

TI Automotive; Caro (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TI Automotive is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead procurement, storage and distribution for a manufacturing operation. You will oversee planners, schedulers and warehouse staff to ensure safe, cost-effective and on-time production with strict quality control.

You will develop production plans, manage inventory and budgets, and drive continuous improvements while aligning with OEM expectations and TS16949 standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a Materials Manager/Supervisor, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Broad background in manufacturing technology and line operating experience.
• Hands-on warehousing and logistics experience.
• Working knowledge of the AQP process.
• Training in problem solving techniques.
• Knowledge of inventory control, master scheduling, MRP and capacity planning systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of AS/400 basics, BPCS software and MRP Pull Systems; willingness to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, storage and distribution of materials to meet production objectives within cost and quality standards.
• Set goals, supervise planners, schedulers and warehouse staff to ensure quality control.
• Interact with team and other managers to resolve issues impacting customers and plant operations.
• Develop facility production plan and master scheduling through manufacturing processes.
• Manage inventory goals and purchasing budgets.
• Minimize material handling with a 'plan for every part' approach.
• Develop and implement procedures, policies and continuous improvement plans.
• Oversee warehouse systems to ensure inventory accuracy and integrity of receipts/shipments.
• Review debits/claims involving OEMs; act as customer contact.

Skills

Safety leadership

Goal setting

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Inventory control

MRP systems

Capacity planning

Warehousing

Logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration or related field

Tools

AS/400 basics

BPCS

MRP Pull Systems

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Materials Manager responsible for managing the procurement, storage and distribution of materials for a manufacturing operation. Through subordinate planner/schedulers, assures production objectives are met within cost and quality standards.

Duties And Requirements Of The Job

• Ensures a safe working environment and that everyone goes home safe every day
• Sets goals, supervises and motivates planner/schedulers, customer contact representative and warehouse personnel ensure adequate and continuous control is exercised over the activities affecting quality.
• Interacts with team and other department managers to resolve issues and problems concerning customers and plant operation.
• Develops facility production plan and master scheduling of production through manufacturing.
• Manages inventory goals and purchasing budgets.
• Minimizes material handling by ensuring a 'plan for every part.'
• Develops and implements procedures and policies.
• Develops and implements continuous process improvement plans.
• Manages all warehouse systems to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all inventories, receipts and shipments.
• Reviews debits, claims and concerns involving the OEM's, serve as a customer contact.
• Ensures TS16949 compliance for Materials area(s) of responsibility.
• Fully participates in the QOS/KPI continuous improvement process.
• Initiates action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process and quality system and identifies and records any problems relating to the product, process and quality system.
• Performs such individual assignments as the supervisor may direct; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Performs those administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department, including provision for the selection and development of employees, pay administration, budget administration, setting organization goals / objectives, planning, organizing, integrating & other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Required Training, Knowledge, Skills And Experience For This Job

• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Materials Manager/Supervisor, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Broad background in manufacturing technology and line operating experience.
• Practical, hands on experience with warehousing and logistics.
• Working knowledge of the AQP process.
• Training in problem solving techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of inventory control, master scheduling, MRP and capacity planning systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of AS/400 basic operations, BPCS software and MRP Pull Systems, with willingness to obtain additional training in these computer applications if needed.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Management, Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.