Materials Manager
MacLean-Fogg
Whitewater, WI 53190
Posted 9 months ago
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Job Type(s)
Full Time
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Industry
Administrative, Clerical
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Work Schedule
Multiple Shifts
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Job Description
Materials Manager
Materials Manager
Whitewater, WI, 420 North Universal Blvd, Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of AmericaReq #3437
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Founded in 1925, MacLean-Fogg is a family-owned world-wide enterprise comprised of MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS), and its four primary business groups: Fastener Solutions, Engineered Solutions, Plastic Solutions and Additive Solutions. MacLean-Fogg is a leading manufacturer of fasteners solutions, engineered solutions, plastics solutions and additive solutions for automotive, heavy truck and other diverse industries. Our more than 1,800 employees work every day to provide our customers with solutions at a fair price, on time with world class quality.
Job Summary
Manages all inventory control, purchasing, and planning operations for the site
Job Duties
- Responsible for ensuring Production is supplied with all material necessary to execute the master production schedule
- Manage the receiving and warehousing of all inbound material
- Lead, direct the work and manage the employment of all materials employees and Buyer/Planner(s)
- Manage purchasing activities to ensure economic order quantities are placed to support the production schedule
- Manage planning activities to ensure an efficient production schedule is provided to support customer demand
- Strategically manage the warehouse to ensure optimal storage of raw and finished goods
- Oversee the execution of cycle counts to ensure overall inventory and location accuracy
- Resolve all inventory related discrepancies and develop corrective actions to prevent future errors
- Oversee all outbound shipping operations to ensure shipments are safe, secure, and accurate
- Work with carriers, dispatch, and other logistics to promote timely pickup and delivery of products
- Support financial cost containment through minimizing inventory loss, root-cause analyses, turnover rates and space requirements
- Manage the powered lift truck fleet and all material handling equipment
- Ensure departmental adherence to company 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, standardizing processes, etc.)
- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience and Education
- Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing, receiving, warehousing, material handling, shipping, and inventory control concepts and principles
- Proven managerial experience, preferably with larger teams across multiple shifts, and with both hourly and salary direct reports
- Solid understanding of Supply Chain procedures (Planning, Purchasing, and Material Handling)
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing methods and waste reduction practices
- Broad experience with ERP systems/software
- Experienced in onboarding and training new exempt and non-exempt employees
- Requires a bachelor's degree in business or logistics and at least five years of relevant experience
Competencies/ Skills
- Outstanding leadership and communication skills
- Analytical mind with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills and the ability to recognize strengths and weaknesses in employees
- Competent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint)
EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean-Fogg Company has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean-Fogg Company believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.Other details
- Job FamilySupply Chain Supervisory
- Pay TypeSalary
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