Senior Materials Manager

Where is the work: On‑Site (5 days) What you will do: Primary point of responsibility for materials management, planning strategy, Inventory Control, and material flow for the site. Ensures optimization of materials management activities including scheduling, purchasing, inventory planning, supplier performance measurement, and indirect materials management, and logistics. Responsible for the implementation, support and compliance of the Material standards including but not limited to SIOP, PSI, Cycle counting, Inventory planning processes and systems to facilitate flow from order management production planning to material procurement to shipping. Facilitates interaction with Sourcing, Engineering, Accounting, Marketing, Material operations and Quality Assurance in support of the business’s strategic goals. Develop and drive countermeasures for underperforming key processes and/or material suppliers. Manage suppliers, materials and inventory in a manner consistent with the requirements of a Lean Six‑Sigma manufacturing environment. Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating. Organize activities & assigning jobs accordingly to the staff requirements. Provide required support to Global Procurement Commodity Leaders as needed during supplier selection process. Promote APICS certification within the facility. Develop and implement a professional development program for materials personnel both hourly and salaried. Drive improved supplier relationships. Performs other duties as assigned. What you will bring: Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred). APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred A minimum of 10 years of experience in the integrated functions of materials management in a manufacturing environment that has embraced lean concepts, MRP manufacturing practices, and progressive supplier relationships. A minimum of 5 years in managerial experience focusing on standardizing planning & execution, reducing sourcing complexity, and talent development. Experience with rate‑based, flow line (non‑MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments. Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP, scheduling, and lean manufacturing processes. Experience with visual management systems. Experience with sequenced or JIT time manufacturing shops Experience with NPD processes and set‑up Key Competencies: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required Must possess a strong customer service orientation and provide dedicated support of internal customer requirements. Must be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies. Must have solid interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff and to interact with various departments throughout the organization. Must be a flexible, decisive and proactive problem solver. Must know how to influence bottom line results. Must be a strong communicator and possess strong organizational skills, with ability to work on multiple priorities at once. Must be able to work well in high pressure, fast‑paced environment and be proficient at conflict resolution. Must be proficient in information technology systems utilized in Materials Management. Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $113,810.00 - $183,400.00 Compensation Type: Salary Incentive Eligible: Yes Sales Commission Eligible: No Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status. Thrive at work and at home: Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE! Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution. Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations. Safety Sensitive Role: Yes The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr