Materials Manager

adient; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient is seeking a Materials Leader at the Lakewood plant to drive continuous improvement in material performance and customer satisfaction. You will ensure proper staffing, training, and annual development planning for the Materials team, while overseeing MRP, inventory, and cycle counts to meet customer expectations.

You will collaborate with Plant Management, Launch, and Finance to align production plans, material setup, and cost forecasts, while maintaining compliance with BOS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or four to ten years of related manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present findings.
• Lean methodologies experience to reduce waste and drive cost savings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the materials function and staff; ensure staffing and training adequacy.
• Drive continuous improvement in material performance and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and monitor production plans, forecasts, and inventory controls; manage MRP requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Launch, Finance, Plant Management) on material setup and cost forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with BOS, ISO/IATF-16949, SOX, and customer-specific requirements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibility

• Driving continuous improvement in material performance metrics and enhancing customer satisfaction for the plant.
• Ensuring the department is adequately staffed and team members are properly trained to execute material and operational plans.
• Annually complete the departmental training and development plan.
• Conducting annual performance reviews for all direct reports and reviewing indirect reports for all Material team members.
• Providing direct leadership to the materials function and all staff within the area of responsibility.
• Ensuring compliance with BOS, ISO/IATF-16949, SOX, and customer-specific requirements.
• Collaborating with the Plant and Operations Manager to develop production plans and forecasts.
• Coordinating with the Launch Team to ensure proper execution of product launch raw material and system setup.
• Partnering with Finance to develop freight and inventory forecasts, adjusting as needed based on release information.
• Monitoring inventory adjustments and overseeing cycle counting activities.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including CTPAT.
• Managing plant MRP requirements to meet customer expectations efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Identifying and addressing sources of waste throughout the plant, with a focus on minimizing inventory shrinkage.
• Developing and updating material procedures for all assigned work centers.
• Supervising scheduling, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations.
• Actively participating in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices, including reporting incidents and ensuring compliance with safety procedures in assigned areas.
• Setting individual personnel objectives based on a thorough understanding of each team member’s job function and supporting employee development and growth.
• Safeguarding company property and equipment.
• Maintaining appropriate indirect staffing levels to support business needs and adjusting as necessary.
• Working with Corporate SCM to prepare and report monthly plant performance.
• Supporting plant safety and continuous improvement (CI) programs by integrating material support into manufacturing processes.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
• Complete all the training required by Adient and its customers.

Additional Information

• Study, implement, and maintain efficient and safe work practices, procedures, and facilities.
• Coordinate with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Department and Manufacturing Engineering Department to ensure compliance with safety and efficiency requirements.
• Maintain an accident-free, high-efficiency plant operation.
• The physical demands of this position will be provided by the HSE Manager.

Authority

• Portions of the job may not be standardized or fully described in the job description and may require independent action and thinking by the employee.
• The job description outlines the essential functions of the job and is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities.
• Employees may be required to perform other duties as needed.
• The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of four to ten years of related manufacturing experience and/or training.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and effectively communicate findings verbally or through presentations.
• Demonstrated manufacturing experience, including a proven track record of applying lean methodologies to eliminate waste and achieve cost savings.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities beyond customary duties and maintain a positive attitude.
• Proactive and shows initiative by anticipating needs and acting without waiting for direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear understanding among superiors, peers, subordinates, and both internal and external customers.
• Effective team player, able to collaborate as a leader or as a supportive team member within management groups.
• Sound decision-making abilities, with the judgment to seek input when necessary and make informed choices based on available information.
• Capable of performing all essential job duties to a satisfactory standard.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Lakewood