Materials Director jobs in Springfield, MO

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Materials Supervisor is the central liaison between Refresco and its suppliers and is responsible for managing the flow of materials to the Joplin facilities in such a manner that contributes to the continuing profitability of the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize the ERP and MRP systems to effectively and cost-efficiently manage material orders to satisfy spare parts demands.
• Participate in multi-functional groups to include manufacturing, procurement, marketing and others to accomplish Refresco goals and communicate/educate others on material issues and constraints.
• Work to improve and develop processes and procedures to maximize materials PPV and reduce supplier lead times. Capitalize on internal improvements while continuing to look for external improvements.
• Maintains the MPO and release system with effective procedures for the uninterrupted supply of maintenance spare parts and consumables to the Joplin manufacturing locations. Proactively minimize stock-outs, slow-moving/obsolete parts and eliminate unnecessary transportation costs.
• Coordinates the flow of information relative to vendor inventory and capacity planning in relation to Refresco’s forecasted maintenance events.
• Keeps current of Global Sourcing supply strategies and commercial relations with vendors.
• Accomplishes all duties, functional responsibilities and objectives at the lowest possible level of administrative cost and with maximum efficiency by:
  • Working with the most efficient and economic procedures possible.
  • Continually reviewing operations to ensure ongoing cost-effectiveness
  • Creative analysis and planning.
  • Maintaining harmonious, productive, working relationships with suppliers & other departments internally and externally.

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in related field (or equivalent experience) plus three (3) years of materials/inventory management experience preferably in the manufacturing maintenance industry.
• Experience in building effective collaborative relationships with both internal and external customers/suppliers.
• SAP knowledge and experience strongly preferred.

Work Environment Demands

• Physical - Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory - This position requires the regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment - Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Climate: This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs