Materials Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibility

·         Driving continuous improvement in material performance metrics and enhancing customer satisfaction for the plant.

·         Ensuring the department is adequately staffed and team members are properly trained to execute material and operational plans.

·         Annually complete the departmental training and development plan.

·         Conducting annual performance reviews for all direct reports and reviewing indirect reports for all Material team members.

·         Providing direct leadership to the materials function and all staff within the area of responsibility.

·         Ensuring compliance with BOS, ISO/IATF-16949, SOX, and customer-specific requirements.

·         Collaborating with the Plant and Operations Manager to develop production plans and forecasts.

·         Coordinating with the Launch Team to ensure proper execution of product launch raw material and system setup.

·         Partnering with Finance to develop freight and inventory forecasts, adjusting as needed based on release information.

·         Monitoring inventory adjustments and overseeing cycle counting activities.

·         Ensuring regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including CTPAT.

·         Managing plant MRP requirements to meet customer expectations efficiently and cost-effectively.

·         Identifying and addressing sources of waste throughout the plant, with a focus on minimizing inventory shrinkage.

·         Developing and updating material procedures for all assigned work centers.

·         Supervising scheduling, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations.

·         Actively participating in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices, including reporting incidents and ensuring compliance with safety procedures in assigned areas.

·         Setting individual personnel objectives based on a thorough understanding of each team member’s job function and supporting employee development and growth.

·         Safeguarding company property and equipment.

·         Maintaining appropriate indirect staffing levels to support business needs and adjusting as necessary.

·         Working with Corporate SCM to prepare and report monthly plant performance.

·         Supporting plant safety and continuous improvement (CI) programs by integrating material support into manufacturing processes.

·         Performing other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

·         Complete all the training required by Adient and its customers.

Additional Information:

·         Study, implement, and maintain efficient and safe work practices, procedures, and facilities.

·         Coordinate with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Department and Manufacturing Engineering Department to ensure compliance with safety and efficiency requirements.

·         Maintain an accident-free, high-efficiency plant operation.

·         The physical demands of this position will be provided by the HSE Manager.

Authority

·         Portions of the job may not be standardized or fully described in the job description and may require independent action and thinking by the employee.

·         The job description outlines the essential functions of the job and is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities.

·         Employees may be required to perform other duties as needed.

·         The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description.

Qualifications/Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of four to ten years of related manufacturing experience and/or training.

·         Proficiency in MS Office applications.

·         Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and effectively communicate findings verbally or through presentations.

·         Demonstrated manufacturing experience, including a proven track record of applying lean methodologies to eliminate waste and achieve cost savings.

·         Willingness to take on responsibilities beyond customary duties and maintain a positive attitude.

·         Proactive and shows initiative by anticipating needs and acting without waiting for direction.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear understanding among superiors, peers, subordinates, and both internal and external customers.

·         Effective team player, able to collaborate as a leader or as a supportive team member within management groups.

·         Sound decision-making abilities, with the judgment to seek input when necessary and make informed choices based on available information.

·         Capable of performing all essential job duties to a satisfactory standard.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Lakewood