Materials Director jobs in Macon, GA

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Direct receiving personnel and line service personnel to function within a LEAN manufacturing environment
• Operate within boundaries of a prescribed budget
• Able to work within the ISO 9000 system to purchase and inventory parts necessary to manufacture a quality product; train/direct employees in inventory control
• Schedules/plans material deliveries through a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system
• Assure compliance to and encourage employee involvement in EHS activities, security policies, good housekeeping, cost effectiveness, company policies & quality standard adherence
• Ensure team members are properly trained and knowledgeable of work responsibilities
• Support recruiting & onboarding of new hires
• Perform other job duties required by supervisor and manager and maximize work flow during employee absences

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:

• Familiar with ISO 9000 system; able to work within company computer programs/systems
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication ability
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent field preferred or comparable work experience in an operational/materials/logistics background
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in operational/materials/logistics setting
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in operational/materials/logistics setting

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
• Must be able to work with diverse workforce
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods on solid surfaces in a factory setting
• Ability to work follow-up on special situation, during weekend, evenings and holidays as needed 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

• Able to work with little supervision; work within bound of departmental budget
• Able to meet production schedule and maintain quality standards
• Practice good housekeeping; maintain organized, safe and efficient workspace
• Must work within budgetary boundaries 

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.