Director, Materials

GE Appliances, a Haier company

Decatur, AL, USA
10+ years manufacturing experience
Leading work teams across multiple shifts
Mrp/erp systems proficiency
This role involves leading a high-performing Materials Management team across multiple shifts to drive operational excellence

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a high-performing Materials Management team across multiple shifts to drive operational excellence.
  • The position requires optimizing inventory levels, improving turns, and reducing working capital through strategic planning and data analysis.
  • Candidates must partner with Product Management and Sales to align inventory strategies with business goals while implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading a high-performing Materials Management team across multiple shifts to drive operational excellence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years manufacturing experience
  • Leading work teams across multiple shifts
  • MRP/ERP systems proficiency
  • Production control and master scheduling
  • Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Nice-to-have

  • APICS certification preferred
  • Six Sigma certification preferred
  • WCM LCS methodology knowledge
  • Supplier management experience
  • Change management implementation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or engineering
  • 10+ years experience in manufacturing environment
  • 5+ years materials management experience preferred
  • APICS and Six Sigma certifications preferred

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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