Materials Manager

Company Description

Automotive Products Mfg


Job Description

Materials Manager - $90-100K + Bonus – Automotive Parts Mfg (Machining,
Welding, Assembly, Painting) - Will implement lean manufacturing tools and best
practices to manage material levels and movement throughout the facility.
Develop and deliver strategic initiatives and cost savings plans related to
inventory, purchasing, and freight cost objectives. Manage the Plan for Every
Part (PFEP). Supervise customer service. Reports to the Plant Manager. 4 direct
reports and 20 hourly.

Qualifications

BS degree required - APICS Certification also a plus - 5+
years materials management experience with at least 3 years managing materials
or logistics department in an automotive or consumer durable type products
manufacturing and
distribution environment. Key to this position is someone with a demonstrated
competency and use of LEAN manufacturing
concepts (Analytical tools like Kaizens, Six Sigma, LEAN
will all be useful)
- in
particular FG market, WIP & RM Supermarket development, kanban development,
PFEP, 5S, A3 Thinking, etc. Broad materials management experience including
INVENTORY CONTROL, MASTER SCHEDULING, PURCHASING
AND SOURCING, and MATERIAL FLOW/ PRODUCTION PLANNING
, shipping/receiving and customer service. Must have
strong leadership skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.