Senior Manager - Materials Management

TRG; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Director to lead material management in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries. This role involves overseeing a talented workforce, ensuring efficient material flow, and driving world-class manufacturing performance. You will be responsible for hiring, training, and developing key performance indicators while managing logistics and inventory. If you are a results-oriented leader with a passion for continuous improvement and a strong background in the automotive industry, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in related fields, preferably automotive.
• Subject matter expert on warehouse policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team, manage hiring, and develop KPIs for performance.
• Ensure material flow and manage logistics for production efficiency.

Skills

Team Leadership

Conflict Management

Organizational Agility

Continuous Improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Goal-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or MS

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Certification

APEX Training

Job description

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Located in Holland MI, our client develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.

Lead the material management and meeting the requirements in a safe a timely manner. This position is responsible for driving world class manufacturing performance by developing a talented workforce through planning, coordinating and executing its material and logistic processes. You will monitor material flow from raw to finished goods and related materials/products to ensure accurate, targeted volumes are produced at the highest quality and lowest cost while providing support to the production floor and removing obstacles to their success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading a team of direct reports and departmental associates
• Hiring, training and career succession of team members
• Developing KPIs and performance reviews and conflict management
• Create and manage departmental fiscal budget
• Develop and execute department training in conjunction with the training coordinator
• Review and approve all work instructions
• Track and manage all receiving operations in warehouse storage, physical inventory and transferring of materials throughout the facility
• Track and manage out-going logistics (transportation between facilities - FIFO)
• All offsite warehouse management
• Maintain a high level of cooperation with the QA teams.
• Storage of finished goods
• Managing all equipment inventory including trucks and pallets and other material resources
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree, MBA or MS preferred or equivalent
• 10 to 15+ years of related experience, preferably in automotive industry
• 7 to 10+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes
• Subject matter expert on warehouse policies and processes and raw materials
• Lean Six Sigma certificate preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• APEX training - preferred
• Organizational agility and results-oriented
• Committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data
• Effective team building and diversity management
• Goal-oriented and motivated to achieve results through teams
• Lean 6 sigma/Manufacturing Prioritizing and Multi-tasking
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sites

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Staffing and Recruiting