Production Control & Logistics Manager II

Cooper Standard; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

Cooper Standard is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to support the Plant Manager in setting goals and strategies for manufacturing and materials. The role includes budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring adherence to quality systems and customer delivery requirements.

The position emphasizes safety, cycle counts, inventory control, and policy development to align with World Class Manufacturing practices. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Six to eight years of materials management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills, interpersonal skills, and personal development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Technical knowledge in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong organization skill.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and health of all functional Team Members
• Ensure cycle counts are performed as required
• Manage all inventory levels consistent with the requirements of World Class Manufacturing
• Develops policy and procedure for plant operations that are consistent with materials management which include the support of all quality system
• Ensure corporate and or plant policies and procedures are reviewed and updated to reflect customer requirements of delivery and its information transfer to the customer
• Ensure corporate and or plant policies and procedures are reviewed and updated to reflect Specific function responsibilities including shipping / receiving, scheduling, vendor releasing and MRP buying
• Supports the attitude of team work and contributes to continuous improvement
• Supports and adheres to quality and partners in the achievement of TS 16949
• Supports the achievement and maintenance of ISO 14001
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

Skills

Materials management experience

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Automotive manufacturing knowledge

Organization skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Cooper Standard is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to support the Plant Manager in setting goals and strategies for manufacturing and materials. The role includes budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring adherence to quality systems and customer delivery requirements.

The position emphasizes safety, cycle counts, inventory control, and policy development to align with World Class Manufacturing practices. Some travel may be required.