Confidential Looking for Materials Manager at Kokomo, IN Full Time

Materials Manager

Job Summary

A high-growth technology company located in Kokomo, IN is seeking an organized and motivated individual to serve as its Manager of Materials to support our growing business. This individual is responsible for executing production master scheduling, order entry and management, inventory management, warehousing and local logistics and supporting the shop floor with parts delivery and management according to production plans. The aim is to increase the productive capacity of the working groups by initiating new strategies, processes, and systems. You will also need to develop short- and long-term cross-functional strategies for all inventory types, production support and present to senior management for decision which will have long-term business impact. We are looking for someone who is a problem solver, self-starter, and has an eye for detail and thrives at turning chaos into normalcy.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage team members in Scheduling, Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, Maintenance, Order Management, and Cycle Counters.
• Develop production plans to assure optimum use of equipment, smooth product flow and timely shipment of orders to the customer.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipment activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Monitors customer needs through daily interaction with inside sales and customer service departments. Receives and responds to requests for lead times, delivery inquiries, and other customer related information.
• Investigates and resolves customer problems associated with deliveries.
• Has primary responsibility for managing scheduling and inventory control.
• Accountable for achieving budget levels for dollar value and inventory turns, as well as developing cycle count system to measure inventory accuracy. Implements changes as needed to improve systems with regards to the data collection for inventory and production reporting systems. Plans, organizes, directs, develops, and controls activities related to production schedules of assigned facilities to maximize efficiency and maintain on-time deliveries to customer base. Coordinates the schedules for interplant activities as well.
• Assist in establishing and ensuring obsolescence targets are met.
• Develop a manufacturing plan for future operating periods by forecasting customer needs, taking into account current inventory levels, machine capacities, supplier capacities, and labor availability.
• Manage the flow of information to assure all departments are aware of the production schedule so adequate planning of equipment downtime and maintenance does not negatively impact the schedule.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to assure optimum use of equipment, smooth product flow and timely shipment of parts to the customer. Determine human resource requirements and clearly communicate personnel needs to production.
• Assure customer service satisfaction by providing communication on changes in manufacturing shipping and/or delivery.
• Assure optimal plant flow by coordinating receipt of raw materials, shipment of finished goods, and inter department transfers with appropriate personnel and outside firms. Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Plan and distribute weekly workload to a shipping/receiving department. Supervise shipping/receiving department employees.
• Carries out manager responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:
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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business or 4+ equivalent years of experience

• Significant experience – minimum 7 years – in materials managerial role
• Significant experience in materials management and production control functions
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Expert within material control systems such as Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks or MS Dynamics systems
• Expertise across professional disciplines within material management function
• Ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization
• Mentor new leaders or peers
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, in person, and by phone.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to analyze information and detect issues.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities.

About the Position:

• Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• Medical / Eye / Dental / Life Insurance Benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 1 week paid sick time
• 9 paid US holidays
• Eligible for annual bonus based on performance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing management: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: One location