Materials Manager

Material Manager

The 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 other departments within the organization to provide a safe and productive work environment.

Continually monitor safety issues and propose solutions to eliminate potential hazards. Manage the activities of 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 issues. Monitor potential and current "hot" shortages and take action to eliminate downtime caused by these shortages. Communicate with planners and other managers to ensure material is available when required for use. Ensure proper management of supermarket and reorder process. Monitor build requirements and ensure that material is moved to the production areas in a timely manner. Develop employees through formal and informal training, coaching, one-on-one interaction, cross-training, etc. Manage 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 skills. Work with other associates, supervisors, and departments to drive continuous improvement activity to improve safety, quality, lead-time, on-time delivery, inventory, and labor productivity. Control inventory losses. Control indirect and direct labor cost. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office and Shop Floor Systems. Must be able to work daily and weekend overtime as needed. Knowledge and demonstrated lean transformation(s) of work areas. Experience with pull systems for fabricated parts. Minimum of three years experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in a sheet metal, welding, or metal fabrication environment.

At 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!

We offer big company perks with small company culture: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life. 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match. Tuition Reimbursement. 10 Paid Holidays. Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program. Paid Training and Development Programs.