Materials Director jobs in Toledo, OH

Job Title:

Materials Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

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Lead and direct the materials function in a high volume, team oriented, automotive environment providing long-termplanning to support plant objectives for on-time delivery, inventory dollars, DOH, supplier delivery, equipment utilizationand use of lean principles and tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Direct the activities of shipping, receiving, warehousing and support value stream material analysts toensure appropriate training and development of personnel to meet operational needs.

Provide overall management strategy and develop robust systems for plant inventory levels including raw,WIP and finished goods to meet inventory goals and support demand requirements.

Responsible to monitor and manage delivery schedules to minimize overall logistics costs includingexpedited costs, packaging cost and fork truck utilization.

Responsible to oversee production and scheduling practices to ensure alignment with plant and corporategoals.

Directly support lean manufacturing principles and processes, as well as NPIS new product introductions.Contribute to overall corporate and plant strategies by participating in interplant activities and acting as aliaison with corporate materials.

Direct materials function BOS measures to assess trends, take corrective action and meet departmental,plant and corporate goals and objectives.

Responsible to train and develop the organization to understand critical concepts and principles of lean andworld class materials management, i.e. making material flow.

Participate in daily strategic meetings to ensure continuity and opportunities for improvement are capturedand addressed systematically.

Reduce operational costs through TVM and brainstorming activity. Perform brainstorming on a weekly basisto drive continuous improvement.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Drive Materials Department QOS measurable past completion and towards "Best in Class"

Contribute to overall corporate strategies and operations by participation in inter-plant and corporateactivities, such as Best Methods, TCM, Materials Management quarterly meetings

As plant staff member, participate in attainment of plant wide goals and programs

Education / Experience / Critical Skills

Bachelor’s Degree required

10 years of materials management experience (automotive industry preferred)

Strong organizational, team and program management skills with the ability to lead people

Strong understanding of finance, cost and accounting principles

General understanding of all responsible areas, functions and their duties

Exceptional communication skills both verbally and written

SAP system experience preferred

QOS and Continuous Improvement (KAIZEN) familiarity

Customer relations background

QS9000 experience

Evidence of self innovation cost effectiveness, change management

Effective communication and presentation skills

Computer skills

APICS certification

Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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Ability to sit frequently for extended periods of time

Ability to move about the plant in both the office and manufacturing areas

Ability to travel occasionally

Manual dexterity for computer work

Ability to communicate in an effective manner

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Napoleon, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person