The Manager, Materials drives material flow from receiving and inspection to line-side presentation and end-of-line shipping while ensuring a safe work environment
Job Summary
The Manager, Materials drives material flow from receiving and inspection to line-side presentation and end-of-line shipping while ensuring a safe work environment.
This role requires implementing lean pull-based systems including supermarkets, 2-bin Kanbans, and tugger routes to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
The position involves supervising material handling teams, managing inventory accuracy through cycle counting, and acting as an SAP Super user for daily operations.
Matching Summary
The Manager, Materials drives material flow from receiving and inspection to line-side presentation and end-of-line shipping while ensuring a safe work environment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Plan For Every Part PFEP database management
Lean pull based systems design and implementation
Supermarkets and Kanban system operations
Inventory accuracy and cycle counting procedures
SAP Super user functional expertise
Forklift safety and waste elimination initiatives
Multi-shift warehousing operations oversight
Nice-to-have
Transformational leadership using lean principles
Experience in international logistics
High mix low volume production environment skills
Failure Mode Effect Analysis team participation
Collaboration with multiple sites capability
Positive response to procedural changes
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent
5 years of progressive Operations management experience
Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing principles
Solid quantitative skill set and data analysis abilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis skills