Principal Materials & Systems Lead

JLG Industries; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries, An Oshkosh Company, seeks a Principal Materials & Systems Lead to drive lean material flow, planning, and the tactical arm of Materials Management across the manufacturing and warehousing network.

You will mentor talent, advance continuous improvement, and coordinate with GPSC, SIOP, and ERP systems to ensure inventory accuracy and on-time delivery while pursuing cost efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with eight (8) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials, or related field.
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of the organization by engaging with segment business leaders to drive segment compliance with the corporate material flow strategy.
• Maintain the MRP report card including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory levels, E&O inventory reduction.
• Resolve problems using analytical abilities and knowledge.
• Lead lean material flow projects to synchronize consumption with production and optimize material presentation to point of use.
• Drive value stream analysis to reduce excess material handling and improve efficiency.
• Lead projects to implement sustainable process improvements aligned with the material flow strategy.
• Coordinate and utilize ERP systems to create planning reports for management, production and material teams.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives that impact financial performance across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with GPSC and SIOP teams on future build schedules to meet customer demand with optimal inventory.
• Configure MRP requirements with PFEP or Kanban.
• Automate business processes to reduce information waste and indirect labor.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet company requirements while preserving stock integrity.
• Foster open relationships through frequent meaningful conversations and development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Lean manufacturing

MRP

ERP

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

About JLG, An Oshkosh Company JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world. The Principal Materials & Systems Lead will support general management of the operational Materials function. As a leader for the business, this role will support planning, organization and monitoring of the activities performed by the tactical arm of the Materials Management team as it relates to all aspects of lean material flow process development, standardization advancement and implementation across JLG manufacturing and warehousing network. The Principal Materials & Systems Lead will also be responsible for developing talent and next generation leadership within the Materials Management team.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead continuous improvement of the organization by engaging with segment business leaders to drive segment compliance with the corporate material flow strategy by leveraging extensive analytical and leadership capabilities to resolve the barriers to implementation.
• Maintain the MRP report card including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory levels, E&O inventory reduction.
• Resolve problem utilizing acquired knowledge and analytical abilities.
• Leverage shop-floor lean material flow implementation experience to lead and support projects focused on synchronization of material consumption with production, maximizing efficiency of material conveyance routes and optimal material presentation to the point of use.
• Significantly reduce excess material handling through value stream analysis and development of business solutions.
• Lead projects to implement sustainable process improvements that are aligned with the material flow strategy.
• Lead material flow execution utilizing lean manufacturing principles, including PFEP, supplier alignment, Kanban, Pull, MRP etc.
• Utilize ERP system to create planning reports for management, production and material teams.
• Implement and support cost reduction initiatives that support and advance the material flow strategy to improve financial performance across the enterprise.
• Coordinate and collaborate with GPSC team to reduce total supply chain.
• Coordinate with Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) teams on future build schedules to meet anticipated customer requirements without increasing inventory.
• Configure and align MRP requirements with lean inventory initiatives such as PFEP or Kanban.
• Automate business processes in an effort to reduce information waste, inventory waste and reduce indirect labor.
• Drive consistency across all segment to ensure materials are ordered and in stock to meet company requirements, while maintain acceptable inventory levels.
• Support measurable improvement in parts shortage due to poor production and materials planning, inventory errors and damage within the facilities. Maintain the MRP report card including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory levels, E&O inventory reduction.
• Build open and trusting relationships with team members through Frequent Meaningful Conversations, ensuring individual development plans are in place.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with eight (8) or more years of experience within in Supply Chain, Materials, or a related field.
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Standout Qualifications

• Experience leading others – directly or through project work.
• Relevant industry related certifications.
• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience mentoring and leading team members through direct reporting relationships or project work.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
• Occasional travel required; typically less than 25%.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings.
• Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.
• Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pay Range

$92,600.00 - $154,400.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

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