Materials Manager - Manufacturing

Are you a seasoned Materials Manager who is ready for a challenge

Our client an automotive tier 1 manufacturing is seeking a Materials Manager for its facility near Cincinnati OH. In this role you will manage material flow through the facility including directing purchasing receiving shipping warehousing scheduling and inventory control functions.

Responsibilities:

• Direct inventory of raw materials components and finished goods stored in the facility.
• Responsible for scheduling of machines and workstations to maximize the productivity of personnel and machines.
• Prepare future production requirements against available capacity and recommend action to be taken if required.
• Ensure that all goods and services are purchased in accordance with company purchasing procedures and policies.
• Monitor and control the fiscal expense budget of the Materials Department.
• Assume a leadership role in the TPS and TPM programs.
• Design and support all programs related to goals of cash management and inventory reduction.
• Prepare monthly reports and QOS data.
• Ensure FIFO is performed on all finished goods raw materials and purchased components.
• Maintain warehouse equipment (i.e. forklifts racks docks and dock doors).
• Act as primary liaison between the company and the customers.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy in all aspects of shipping and EDI.
• Manage supervisors who supervise team members in scheduling planning procurement shipping receiving and data entry personnel in the Materials Department. Is responsible for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of these units.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Bachelors degree and five plus years related experience and/or training including supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory / leadership experience and excellent communication needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (excel word access outlook) and manufacturing / inventory software especially EDI.
• Experience with EDI MRP MDS and ERP systems (Oracle).
• Collaborate and interact with corporate headquarters as well as with Materials Managers at other company facilities.
• Manufacturing industry experience required. Automotive industry experience a plus.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (5S Six Sigma Kaizen continuous improvement TPM TPS)

Location: Cincinnati OH area

Salary: $100130k depending on experience

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