Materials Manager

Generac; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in Beaver Dam is seeking a Manager, Materials to oversee the material flow from receiving to production. The role will manage the material handling team and ensure inventory accuracy while implementing lean principles to optimize operations. The ideal candidate has 5 years of experience in operations management and a bachelor's degree in a related field. This position offers full-time employment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive operations management experience.
• Transformational leadership using lean principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration across sites and teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure material flow from receiving to production.
• Manage material handling team and operations.
• Oversee inventory management and control.
• Mentor teams, interview/train staff, and ensure SAP accuracy in daily transactions.
• Partner with customers and suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues and drive quality.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Effective communication

Collaboration

Data analysis

SAP

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Role Overview

The Manager, Materials is responsible for material flow from receiving/inspection to line side presentation for production including end-of-line pick, pack and ship. This position drives significant continuous improvement initiatives in material handling, inventory accuracy, cycle counting and timely transactional reporting. The role also focuses on delivery performance, cycle count progress, uninterrupted material movement, and efficient use of labor resources.

Major Responsibilities

• Work with material handling team to ensure material flow from incoming receiving/inspection to line side presentation for production (including offsite raw warehousing storage & control) is ready for production.
• Created and managed a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) database utilized in day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrated experience in 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.
• Managed material flow involving Work in Process (WIP) markets with pull based replenishment linked to production scheduling processes of level scheduling (heijunka), change over optimization and runner/repeater/stranger replenishment.
• Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures.
• Ensures efficient and accurate materials presentation to support production operations.
• 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 indirect materials.
• Mentor and guide project team members to deliver on the project/program requirements.
• Act as liaison or support collaborations with customers and suppliers on a day-to-day basis to resolve any product/program manufacturing quality issues.
• Actively lead or participate in Failure Mode Effect Analysis teams.
• Plan and lead refresher activities and forums for continual learning.
• Work with Corporate materials team on strategy and process implementation.
• Lead Continuous Improvements events related to making material flow.
• Demonstrate personal flexibility in approach and ideas and respond positively and support changes in procedures, process, technology, responsibility and assignments.
• Accountable for defining resource needs and work within budget and staffing parameters to accomplish objectives for area of responsibility.
• Supervise material handling team, including forklift drivers and material supervisors. Interview, hire, train, coach and develop direct reports.
• Act as SAP Super user within functional area as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience.

Work Experience

• 5 years of progressive Operations management experience in a similar work environment.
• Transformational leadership using lean principles utilizing Plan For Every Part.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple sites.
• Ability to operate in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments.
• Successfully manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze, think and communicate with well-supported data.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis skills.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.
• Experience in international logistics.
• Transformational leadership using lean principles.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Electric Power Generation

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance

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