Materials Manager

Reading Truck Group; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Tools purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Footwear, eyewear & safety discount

Paid training & development

Job summary

Reading Truck Group in Reading, PA is seeking a Materials Manager to direct the activities of shipping and material handling supervisors and team members, driving safety, performance metrics, and continuous improvement.

The role requires leading root cause analyses, implementing corrective actions, and coordinating with Safety, Production Scheduling, Operations, Engineering and Quality to ensure a safe, productive work environment and reliable material flow across the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in a sheet metal, welding, or metal fabrication environment
• Knowledge and demonstrated lean transformation(s) of work areas
• Experience with pull system for fabricated parts

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of shipping and material handling supervisors and team members to meet departmental metrics
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with Safety, Production Scheduling, Operations, Engineering and Quality to ensure a safe, productive work environment
• Monitor safety issues and propose solutions to eliminate hazards
• Ensure material is available when required and manage supermarket and reorder processes
• Oversee salaries supervision and indirect material handling staff to achieve department goals
• Investigate material flow issues, inventory accuracy, and storage problems
• Drive continuous improvement to safety, quality, lead-time, on-time delivery, inventory and labor productivity
• Complete required reports and performance reviews

Skills

Lean transformation

Pull system

Manufacturing experience

Job description

How You Will Make An Impact

The Material Manager is responsible for directing the activities of shipping and material handling supervisors and Team Members in the performance of their duties, providing direction and leadership toward the attainment of departmental metrics. The Materials Manager will lead the team in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Materials Manager will work closely with Safety, Production Scheduling, Operations Managers, Engineering, Quality and other departments within the organization to provide a safe and productive work environment.

How You Will Make An Impact

The Material Manager is responsible for directing the activities of shipping and material handling supervisors and Team Members in the performance of their duties, providing direction and leadership toward the attainment of departmental metrics. The Materials Manager will lead the team in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Materials Manager will work closely with Safety, Production Scheduling, Operations Managers, Engineering, Quality and other departments within the organization to provide a safe and productive work environment.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Continually monitor safety issues and propose solutions to eliminate potential hazards
• Hold Team Members accountable for the safe operations of equipment
• Communicate with planners and other managers to ensure material is available when required for use
• Ensure proper management of supermarket and reorder process
• Manage the activities of salary supervisors and indirect material handling hourly employees in the performance of their jobs and drive employees to achieve department goals Investigate and resolve material flow movement issues, inventory accuracy, and material storage issues
• Monitor potential and current “hot” shortages and take action to eliminate downtime caused by these shortages
• Manage cross-training matrices and assignments to ensure every job function or task is adequately covered by more than one associate, and to give employees the opportunity to expand their skills
• Work with other associates, supervisors, and departments to drive continuous improvement activity to improve safety, quality, lead-time, on-time delivery, inventory, and labor productivity
• Complete required reports, such as safety, attendance, quality, efficiency, etc. Complete performance reviews on direct reports and provide input to other supervisors and managers regarding associates throughout the organization

Required Credentials

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in a sheet metal, welding, or metal fabrication environment
• Knowledge and demonstrated lean transformation(s) of work areas
• Experience with pull system for fabricated parts

How We Make An Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world’s largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tools Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.