Materials Manager

Position Materials Manager Schedule Monday–Friday Compensation $127,500 – $191,200 annually; eligible for annual bonus Overview Prepares and schedules production for plant products and leads the raw material and packaging material inventory process. Responsibilities Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify. Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to policies and practices for guidance. Works under only very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy. Maintains frequent internal and external contacts and represents the organization on specific projects. Applies general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards with general application of concepts and principles. Schedules production lines to meet customer delivery requirements and optimally utilize production capacity. Prepares a master schedule to establish production sequences and lead times for each packaging operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. Expedites operations that delay schedules and modifies schedules to meet unforeseen circumstances. Reviews the master production schedule, establishes priorities to meet customer demand, revises schedules as necessary, and minimizes duplicate packaging machinery setups. Converts requisitions in the SAP MRP system into purchase orders for all raw and packaging materials required for production. Issues production schedules to packaging supervision. Utilizes all available SAP tools and best practices to optimize the scheduling process. Supervises the raw and packaging material clerk. Serves as the plant super user for all raw and packaging inventory, developing and maintaining best‑in‑class processes to achieve inventory targets and accuracy. Determines lead times for purchasing packaging materials and releases purchase orders to support production needs. Monitors work‑in‑process on the production floor and adjusts schedules as needed. Interfaces with manufacturing personnel and supervision regarding material status and production planning issues. Communicates with corporate planning teams and supplier contacts on production and material issues. Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. Position requires regular and predictable attendance. Occasional exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, or odors. Minimum Requirements 2–4 years of experience. 4-year post‑secondary degree. Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management. Preferred Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Production Management. Minimum of 3 years of experience in production scheduling or planning, preferred within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities. Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to changing situations. Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications for scheduling and data management. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflicting interests and gain cooperation. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills; detail‑oriented with strong communication abilities. Ability to prioritize work assignments and multitask in a fast‑paced environment; calm under pressure with flexibility to adapt to changing schedules. Regularly required to sit, stand, and move about the facility. Equal Employment Opportunity Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr