Materials Area Manager 3rd Shift

About Oshkosh Defense an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Area Materials Manager will lead materials team members in a larger or complex area of materials to ensure efficient and timely delivery of materials and services. This role is a key player to assist in supporting Pierce Manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for planning developing and implementing inventory control and material flow processes and systems across the plant. Provides leadership toward resolving materials management and inventory control issues and leads resolution activities where needed. This role will develop high performance work teams with ongoing coaching and direction both formal and informal enabling a People First Culture.

YOUR IMPACT

• Lead larger or more complex areas/processes within the materials team in the assigned facility taking ownership of safety productivity efficiency and accuracy of transactions and inventory.
• Lead production team members in a union and/or non-union environment on the materials process and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues that arise.
• Provide performance feedback and appraisals to team members to guide their development
• Communicate and execute short and long-term materials strategies; drive for results focused on meeting materials goals and ensure budgeted labor is within plan.
• Educate and enforce quality safety and 5S standards and processes and recommend changes as opportunities arise
• Assist in the development and management of the flow of materials internally between plants and offsite warehousing.
• Drive cost control programs to continually improve and produce profitable performance for the business.
• Monitor departmental capacity to ensure proper resources are in place to meet materials requirements
• Train employees on materials processes including but not limited to inventory issues credits rejects receipts and transfers.
• Work cross functionally with Purchasing Operations Finance Safety and Quality to optimize processes and performance across disciplines.
• Review daily shortages due to inventory errors determine causes and corrective actions.
• Develop use of technology in systems and processes.
• Other materials-related projects and assignments as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience and 3 years related experience

SUPPLEMENTAL

OSHKOSH LEADERSHIP TRAITS

• Inspires Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Fosters Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticy.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results even under tough circumstances.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing Walking/Running Sitting Reaching Hearing Talking Visual Typing; Occasional: Driving Fine Dexterity Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs. Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning Communication/Interpretation Math/Mental Computation Reading Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing problem solving grant writing composing reports) Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone Frequent Task Changes Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime weekend or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

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