Materials Flow Manager - Lean, SAP & WIP Control

Generac Power Systems Inc; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc in Rockford, IL is seeking a Manager, Materials to oversee material flow from receiving to line side presentation for production. You will drive safety, continuous improvement, waste elimination, and efficient material movement across shifts.

The role requires Lean/6Sigma mindset, PFEP management, and SAP proficiency to support production scheduling, cycle counts, and inbound/outbound material handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of progressive Operations management experience in similar work environment.
• Transformational leadership using lean principles utilizing Plan For Every Part

Responsibilities

• Work with material handling team to ensure material flow from incoming receiving/inspection to line side presentation for production.
• Created and managed a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) database used in day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of lean pull based systems.
• Implemented and managed day to day operations using supermarkets, 2 bin Kanban’s, tugger routes, point of use delivery in a 5S environment.
• Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures.
• Oversee process execution for excess and obsolete materials.
• Manage and optimize daily warehousing operations across multiple shifts including staging, cycle count, receiving, storage of materials, shipping of finished goods and in-direct materials.
• Interview, hire, train, coach and develop direct reports.
• Act as SAP Super user within functional area as assigned.

Skills

Lean leadership

Cross-site collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc in Rockford, IL is seeking a Manager, Materials to oversee material flow from receiving to line side presentation for production. You will drive safety, continuous improvement, waste elimination, and efficient material movement across shifts.

The role requires Lean/6Sigma mindset, PFEP management, and SAP proficiency to support production scheduling, cycle counts, and inbound/outbound material handling.