Materials Manager

Overview

This is a high visibility position with significant impact on the entire organization that requires high energy and an advanced level of both technical and interpersonal skills. Primary responsibilities are to plan, direct, and control the scheduling of materials to maximize customer deliveries, plant productivity and inventory turns. The materials manager will be involved in both tactical and strategic decisions to drive immediate and long-term results by:

Responsibilities

• Setting effective materials policies internally and across the supply chain using best practices.
• Building a high-performance team.
• Implementation of appropriate technology.
• Developing productive relationships with peers inside the company.

Qualifications

• Education, Licenses, and Certifications: BS degree or equivalent work experience. Must have a broad-based knowledge of production and inventory control theory and a working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles. APICS CPIM certification.
• Management Experience: Years Of Experience And Knowledge - 5 years minimum experience in a materials, production planning, inventory/production control setting required.
• Skills And Abilities: Adaptability, Decisiveness, Emotional Composure, Self-Responsibility, Expressive Relationships, Communications, Sociability, Problem Solving, Closure, Learning, Strategic Thinking, Creativeness, Listening, Planning, Superior presentation skills and proficiency in use of presentation software. Must have a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and a broad knowledge of various manufacturing processes. Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of associates up to and including Senior Management.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Physical expectations may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and handling material. Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are necessary for precise work.
• Dependent on product demand, distribution schedule and deadlines, employees may be required to work overtime, including extended shifts and weekends. Must be able to lift at a minimum of 50 lbs.

Pay Range

Salary Range: $ 103,000 – $142,000

Benefits

• 401(k) company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off

EEO Statement

ProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. ProDriven Global Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.