Materials Manager

Material ManagerThe Material Manager is responsible for directing the activities of shipping and material handling supervisors and Team Members in the performance of their duties, providing direction and leadership toward the attainment of departmental metrics. The Materials Manager will lead the team in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Materials Manager will work closely with Safety, Production Scheduling, Operations Managers, Engineering, Quality and other departments within the organization to provide a safe and productive work environment.The Nuts and BoltsContinually monitor safety issues and propose solutions to eliminate potential hazardsHold Team Members accountable for the safe operations of equipmentCommunicate with planners and other managers to ensure material is available when required for useEnsure proper management of supermarket and reorder processManage the activities of salary supervisors and indirect material handling hourly employees in the performance of their jobs and drive employees to achieve department goals Investigate and resolve material flow movement issues, inventory accuracy, and material storage issuesMonitor potential and current "hot" shortages and take action to eliminate downtime caused by these shortagesManage cross-training matrices and assignments to ensure every job function or task is adequately covered by more than one associate, and to give employees the opportunity to expand their skillsWork with other associates, supervisors, and departments to drive continuous improvement activity to improve safety, quality, lead-time, on-time delivery, inventory, and labor productivityComplete required reports, such as safety, attendance, quality, efficiency, etc. Complete performance reviews on direct reports and provide input to other supervisors and managers regarding associates throughout the organizationRequired CredentialsMinimum of three years' experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in a sheet metal, welding, or metal fabrication environmentKnowledge and demonstrated lean transformation(s) of work areasExperience with pull system for fabricated partsAt Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!Some of Our Total RewardsWe offer big company perks with small company culture:Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life401(k) Savings Plan with Company MatchPaid Parental LeaveTools Purchase ProgramTuition Reimbursement10 Paid HolidaysGenerous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount ProgramPaid Training and Development ProgramsJ.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.