Materials Manager
Company: The Judge Group
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Our client is currently seeking a Materials Manager for their
manufacturing facility near Vidalia, GA.Responsibilities:Oversees
and coordinates the scheduling, purchasing and warehousing
functions within the plant.Lead, coach, and manage a team of 4
direct FTE (DC Manager, Procurement Manager, Scheduling Supervisor,
Freezer Supervisor)Accountable to develop and monitor KPIs to drive
performance and accountability of inventory accuracy of all
materials and supplies for plant operations, scheduling accuracy
and ensuring that the production facilities' warehouses conform to
and develop best in class standards.Monitors daily responsibilities
of the purchasing, scheduling and warehousing departments.Recommend
changes in basic structure and organization of the materials groups
to ensure the effective fulfillment of objectives assigned and
provide the flexibility to move swiftly in relation to supply chain
problems and opportunities.Plan for and communicate anticipated
changes in inventory levels due to customer changes, seasonal
fluctuations, and/or product transfers.Pro-actively manage actions
and projects to minimize all Supply Chain costs and prepare regular
updates.Ensure that detailed operating plans and schedules conform
to releases to ensure 100% on-time delivery.Manage weekly cycle
count activities to ensure inventory accuracy/accountability.Manage
the physical inventory process within the plants.Minimize part
obsolescence, coordinate the sale of surplus materials and/or
scrap; provide required documentation for same.Control all
inventories within budget level and coordinate actions to
continuously minimize levels.Develops skills of the plant
purchasing departments.Utilize web-based tools, technologies and
hands-on involvement with plant teams to ensure data accuracyWork
directly with centralized procurement teams to ensure the right
levels of inventory and ultimately that the plant operates
effectively with cost-effective materials levelsPromotes integrity,
respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive
interactions with all Team Members, customers & vendors.Ensures
data accuracy and control of all raw materials.
Partners closely with Procurement teams to ensure appropriate
market pricing, inventory levels and availability to ensure
compliance to company policy and procedures.Monitors raw material
inventories to ensure sufficient quantities exist to cover
scheduled production and schedule changes to meet customer demands
and emergencies.Contacts potential new suppliers to request
periodic quotations; evaluate current market conditions and report
to procurement to ensure the best pricing for the
companyQualifications:BS/BA in business Administration or related
field or equivalent experience preffered, but not required.5+ years
of related leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
required, within a food industry preferred.Demonstrated ability to
appropriately work with confidential information and situations and
manage correspondence.Working knowledge of purchasing & inventory
systems & manufacturing processes along with accurate record
generation, maintaining and retention along with strong
organizational, analytical and math skills and a working knowledge
of Microsoft & DOS based systems.Demonstrated ability to
communicate effectively
verbally & written
to and work well with Team Members, Management, Customers &
Vendors.Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction
while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a
fast-paced environment.
Keywords: The Judge Group, Montgomery , Materials Manager, Executive , Montgomery, Alabama
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