Material Manager

The Material Manager is responsible for the operational management of materials, ensuring the timely and cost-effective purchasing, storage, and distribution of materials required for production and operations. This role involves coordinating with various departments, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing inventory management to optimize the supply chain and support business objectives.

What we can offer: 

• Cordless Milwaukee Power Tool Kit and other tools as needed + PPE
• Company Sponsored Holiday & Team Building Celebrations 
• Work/Life Balance (40-45 hours/week) 
• Local Projects (limited travel); Travel may be required for onboarding orientation
• Family-Like Culture - A team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do for work 
• Advancement Opportunities 

Benefits: 

• 401(k) + Company Match 
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits 
• Company Discount Perk Program 
• PTO & Holiday Pay 

• Bonus Incentives 
• Disability Insurance 
• Life Insurance 

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• Sets ABC cycle counts.
• Train and manage Material Coordinators and Manufacturing Coordinators in multiple locations
• Multi-site Inventory and Materials strategy capabilities
• Collaborate with scheduling and supply chain to ensure internal customer (Production) has materials, and inventory to meet production schedules.
• Manages Inventory
  • By location
  • Inter-company usage
  • Kanban/MinMax/Seasonal strategies
  • Dollars on hand and turns
  • Excess and Obsolete
• MRP Super User
  • Understands Journal Entries
  • Parameters
  • Reporting
  • Able to recognize and identify when Supply Chain and production schedules are behind.
  • Troubleshoot basic issues and recommend solutions.
• Executes Materials Strategies
• Partners with Materials Director and Master Scheduler on forecast outlook preparedness.
• Elevated level of understanding of flow and in-process procedures.
• Fosters a collaborative and efficient working environment.
• Identify material cost savings opportunities and implement cost reduction initiatives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of Quality Management or Engineering. Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

•  LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
•  MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
•  REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels from high-speed computer printers and other peripherals. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to various worksites may also be required, depending on the assignment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel requirements for this position will vary according to the location of the fabrication efforts. Travel is expected to be 20%.