Materials Manager

Stoughton Trailers; Evansville (WI, IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee Material Control Supervisors and optimize material management processes. This role is crucial in ensuring efficient production and assembly of trailers and chassis products, utilizing lean methodologies and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive management experience to drive cost reduction and enhance supplier performance while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will directly impact operational success and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in materials and logistics.
• Knowledge of Lean, Total Quality, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Material Control Supervisors to manage production materials.
• Implement plans for material delivery and inventory control.

Skills

Management Experience

Lean Methodologies

Six Sigma

ERP/MRP Systems

Communication Skills

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead a team of Material Control Supervisors across all sites to deliver and control all material being utilized in the production and assembly of trailers and chassis products.
2. Establish and implement plans for material presentation, delivery, and management from receipts to shipments.
3. Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain team and Suppliers to implement Kanbans and lean methods to manage material from supplier site to assembly.
4. Establish and implement plans for storage of material within each site utilizing lean principles.
5. Establish and implement methods and best practices related to systems and processes that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
6. Prepare customer delivery reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends to proactively communicate potential late deliveries.
7. Establish and supervise production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking production progress, and reviewing schedule-affecting factors.
8. Coordinate with quality, engineering, machining, and assembly operations to ensure 100% on-time delivery by establishing and monitoring schedules and proactively addressing issues.
9. Ensure accuracy of inventory counts by implementing and managing an inventory control system in collaboration with Finance, capable of identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions.
10. Achieve financial objectives by working with management to prepare the materials budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions.
11. Participate in MRB and CAR meetings to resolve quality issues with internal and external resources.
12. Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Quality to achieve cost reduction targets.
13. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by implementing and adhering to policies aligned with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
14. Attend scheduled work hours regularly and punctually. Maintain good attendance.
15. Comply with all company policies and procedures.
16. Work and communicate effectively as part of a team, contributing to team efforts.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by the company.

Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, management, or related discipline.
• Licenses/Certifications: APICS certification is a plus.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: At least 5 years of progressive management experience in materials and logistics within a design and manufacturing environment; experience with Lean, Total Quality, Six Sigma; proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; knowledge of line-side inventory, pull systems (KanBan), and supplier-managed inventory; proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong communication skills; ability to stay current with industry best practices; skills in tools, processes, and metrics to optimize supplier value; ability to work collaboratively across functions; strong technical writing and record-keeping skills; financial analysis skills including cost modeling and make vs. buy analysis; ability to use metrics to improve supplier performance.

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