Materials Manager

Novolex; Hazle Township (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex in Hazle Township, PA, is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to develop and implement plans for production, distribution and finished goods inventory across multiple plants.

You will manage resin procurement, scheduling, and warehouse operations, drive 6S safety, quality compliance and continuous improvement, and mentor teams.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in a related field with 4+ years in planning, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with SAP and Blue Yonder.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in supply chain planning, business, operations mgmt, logistics or engineering.
• 4+ years in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, or distribution operations.
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel with SAP/Blue Yonder familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develops supply chain plans affecting production, distribution, and inventory.
• Forecasts and procures resin; coordinates railroad activities.
• Aligns with production and others to optimize scheduling and on-time delivery.
• Maintains cycle counts and physical inventories for accuracy.
• Oversees plant warehouse operations: scheduling, handling, shipping, receiving.
• Analyzes material usage to reduce variances.
• Collaborates with procurement, operations and IBP on MRP processes.
• Supports monthly S&OP process.
• Contributes to policies, training for quality and cost control.
• Conducts distribution and network studies to meet delivery times.
• Maintains records and reports; coordinates logistics with customers.
• Ensures safety and 6S; conducts weekly Gemba walks.
• Ensures compliance to quality, audits, and OPX360 CI system.
• Mentors employees for next-level roles.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Forecasting

Inventory control

Procurement

Distribution operations

Excel

Training delivery

Project management

Education

BA/BS in supply chain planning, business, operations management, logistics or engineering

Tools

SAP

Blue Yonder

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Position Requirements:

• Develops and implements supply chain plans that affect the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products to enhance product flow.
• Responsible for timely delivery of all production supplies with direct responsibilities for resin procurement, forecasting, and railroad supporting activities.
• Collaborates with production and asset care and other departments to develop plant scheduling to optimize schedule compliance and on-time, in-full delivery
• Ensures inventory accuracy through cycle counting and physical inventory.
• Manages Warehouse Operations at the plant – scheduling, material handling, shipping and receiving
• Monitors material usage and develop plans to improve production variances with operations
• Liaisons with procurement, operations and IBP on MRP process.
• Supports the monthly S&O process.
• Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, procedures and training to ensure quality and cost control.
• Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory and analyzes requirements to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates.
• Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports.
• Coordinates logistics activities with internal/external customers.
• Ensures adherence to all safety requirements and 6S. Fosters a safety culture. Conducts plant wide Gemba walks weekly to monitor 6S, safety, and food safety compliance
• Ensures compliance to quality and audit requirements
• Ensures compliance to OPX360 (continuous improvement system). Supply Chain Lead
• Engages employees and develops employees for next-level roles

Education/Experience:

• BA/BS degree in supply chain planning, business, operations management, logistics or engineering with 4+ years previous experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, manufacturing, procurement or distribution operations in a multi-facility environment.
• Effective communication skills, team building and demonstrated leadership skills at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with sound judgement
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Typically has a particular area of specialty (replenishment, inventory control, logistics, etc.)
• Microsoft Office proficiency with advanced Excel skills required
• SAP and Blue Yonder proficiency preferred
• Ability to develop and deliver training.
• Ability to manage projects

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen