Supervisor, Materials

Werfen North America; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Werfen North America, located in Bedford, Massachusetts, seeks a Material Coordinator Manager to lead and manage a team responsible for material flows in complex product lines. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in a planning or purchasing role in manufacturing and a Bachelor’s Degree. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical insurance and 401k retirement plans.

The manager will oversee Kanban systems and be integral in resolving material shortages while maintaining inventory accuracy. Effective leadership and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience planning or purchasing in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages a team of Material Coordinators.
• Manages the Kanban material system for assigned product lines.
• Expedites overdue orders and material shortage issues.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Leadership

SAP experience

Analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

APICS Certification (CPIM or CIRM)

Job description

Werfen is a growing, family‑owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our headquarters and technology centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Position Summary

Leads and manages a team of Material Coordinators responsible for the flow of materials and related processes and transactions required to support complex product lines. Manages the team that works as the direct interface between the warehouse, purchasing and the production floor for materials. Supports and provides vital communication links to the team champions, group leaders and manufacturing managers. Expected to have leadership and superior analytical skill as demonstrated by the ability to maintain inventory levels and accuracy on complex production lines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the leadership, training and coaching of the Material Coordinator team
• Manages Kanban material system for assigned product lines.
• Will lead projects related to material systems required for new product introduction
• Expedites all overdue orders or late Kanban deliveries.
• Expedites material shortage issues to purchasing staff and updates current status to manufacturing team.
• Monitors usage and advises suppliers of any trending activity shown in our consumption levels.
• Monitors Consignment inventory levels periodically and advises Senior Buyers when levels fall below desirable quantities.
• Reviews material availability for on‑going or planned production and makes schedule recommendations based upon analysis.
• Implements Change Orders as required on the production floor.
• Conducts, records and tracks the results of daily cycle counting activity.
• Trains and mentors direct reports on the cycle count process.

Skills & Capabilities

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Leadership
• SAP experience
• Analytical skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Internal Networking / Key Relationships

• To be determined based on department needs

Werfen People Manager Competencies

• Building Talent: Planning and supporting the development of individuals’ knowledge, skills, and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job responsibilities more effectively.
• Customer Focus: Ensuring that the internal or external customer’s perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, organizational processes, and individual activities, crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value.
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
• Driving for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.
• Driving Innovation: Creating an environment (culture) that inspires people to generate novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external); encouraging experimentation with new ways to solve work problems and seize opportunities that result in unique and differentiated solutions.
• Emotional Intelligence Essentials: Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so one’s behavior matches one’s values and delivers intended results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience planning or purchasing in a manufacturing environment using advanced material planning processes.
• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent); APICS Certification (CPIM or CIRM) desired.

International Mobility

• No

Travel Requirements

• No

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $80,000.00 to $100,000.00. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our management and select professional roles are eligible for a performance‑based bonus.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity—or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law.

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