Materials Manager

About the Role

This position drives continuous improvement in material performance metrics and enhances customer satisfaction for the plant. It provides direct leadership to the materials function and all staff within the area of responsibility, ensuring compliance with BOS, ISO/IATF-16949, SOX, and customer-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the department is adequately staffed and team members are properly trained to execute material and operational plans.
• Annually complete the departmental training and development plan.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports and review indirect reports for all Material team members.
• Collaborate with the Plant and Operations Manager to develop production plans and forecasts.
• Coordinate with the Launch Team to ensure proper execution of product launch raw material and system setup.
• Partner with Finance to develop freight and inventory forecasts, adjusting as needed based on release information.
• Monitor inventory adjustments and oversee cycle counting activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including CTPAT.
• Manage plant MRP requirements to meet customer expectations efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Identify and address sources of waste throughout the plant, focusing on minimizing inventory shrinkage.
• Develop and update material procedures for all assigned work centers.
• Supervise scheduling, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations.
• Actively participate in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices, including reporting incidents and ensuring compliance with safety procedures in assigned areas.
• Set individual personnel objectives based on a thorough understanding of each team member’s job function and support employee development and growth.
• Safeguard company property and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate indirect staffing levels to support business needs and adjust as necessary.
• Work with Corporate SCM to prepare and report monthly plant performance.
• Support plant safety and continuous improvement (CI) programs by integrating material support into manufacturing processes.
• Study, implement, and maintain efficient and safe work practices, procedures, and facilities.
• Coordinate with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Department and Manufacturing Engineering Department to ensure compliance with safety and efficiency requirements.
• Maintain an accident-free, high-efficiency plant operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager, including completing all training required by Adient and its customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of four to ten years of related manufacturing experience and/or training.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and effectively communicate findings verbally or through presentations.
• Demonstrated manufacturing experience, including a proven track record of applying lean methodologies to eliminate waste and achieve cost savings.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities beyond customary duties and maintain a positive attitude.
• Proactive and shows initiative by anticipating needs and acting without waiting for direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear understanding among superiors, peers, subordinates, and both internal and external customers.
• Effective team player, able to collaborate as a leader or as a supportive team member within management groups.
• Sound decision-making abilities, with the judgment to seek input when necessary and make informed choices based on available information.
• Capable of performing all essential job duties to a satisfactory standard.

Location

Primary location: Lakewood