Manager, Material Controls

Description

• Facilitating Change
• Building Trusted Relationships
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term strategies for materials management, aligning with the company's goals and objectives. Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity.
• Applying Business Knowledge
• Performance Management: Set clear performance goals and expectations for the team. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement and achieve departmental objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the planning, scheduling, and inventory management functions to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency. Implement lean manufacturing techniques and best practices to optimize material usage and minimize waste.
• Executing/Leading the Team
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring the highest quality of materials and services.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of materials management professionals. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including Manufacturing, Quality and Operational Excellence, to ensure seamless integration of materials management processes. Collaborate on projects that drive company-wide improvements and achieve business objectives.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies. Promote a culture of safety and quality within the materials management team and across the organization.

Requirements

• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
• 7 years' experience in manufacturing operations, or equivalent education and transferable experience.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and organizational skills.
• At least 4 years of relevant leadership experience in materials manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, operations management, or a related field or a combination of education, and/or equivalent and/or transferrable experience in a manufacturing operations environment may be considered.
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Extensive knowledge of materials/logistics management with a strong emphasis on Lean Manufacturing (i.e., JIT, Kanban, push/pull systems, material throughput, department loading), MRP system management, and inventory reduction.
• APICS Certification.
• Working knowledge of Oracle.
• Working knowledge of High Jump (preferred).
• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Proficient in industry-standard MRP systems, data analytics, and presentation tools.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance