Qualified Staffing Hiring for Materials Manager at Beatrice, NE, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Materials Manager- Direct Hire- Beatrice, NE!

Supervises and manages all production / materials activities as well as shipping & receiving functions of assigned manufacturing plant.

Ensures that the company production targets are met and that the entire production / materials process runs smoothly and cost effectively.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following : Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages and develops schedules related to budgets, forecasts, and customer orders; produces and coordinates production plans, materials requirements to ensure achievement of production and quality expectations for delivery performance.
• Releases, monitors, and maintains work orders in line with production schedules.
• Establishes, reviews, and maintains material planning related parameters in ERP system.
• Reviews and monitors supply / demand information, and takes appropriate actions to ensure material availability in support of production schedules.
• Formulates and maintains supply chain objectives complementary to corporate policies and in support of strategic initiatives and goal deployment targets.
• Ensures materials availability based on forecasts and usage to support production requirements while preventing excesses.

Establishes measurements and maintains inventory accuracy.

• Responsible for the physical inventory of all materials if / when required to meet our financial and record keeping obligations.
• Maintains systems to ensure inventory optimization, and appropriate replenishment strategies.
• Manages all transactions and material handling functions with regard to receiving inbound materials and managing flow / movement to manufacturing point of use (including planning, set up, and execution of shop floor replenishment processes).
• Controls and optimizes inventories to meet defined levels and turns; develops programs to continuously improve.
• Responsible for capacity management to ensure a flexible factory.
• Contributes to and participates in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Maintains expendable packaging based on customer demands.
• Manages JIT receiving process for all incoming inventory to keep within budget.
• Responsible for all shipping, receiving and warehouse activities related to supporting plant operations.
• Maintains monthly freight budget.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required;
• Minimum of 4 years related experience in production, production planning (MRP) and logistics within a manufacturing environment (preferably in the automotive industry)
• 1-3 years of experience in a leadership position or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills; excellent business planning and resource allocation skills to meet goals.

Benefits :

• 401(k)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location : One location

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