Materials Manager

Primary Function

Responsible for providing leadership and direction necessary to achieve key SEC objectives. Includes supervisory functions for 15-20 direct associates. Responsible for effective utilization of manpower and materials to manufacture quality products at the lowest cost while achieving customer satisfaction. Leads sourcing efforts for all material needs to include working with global escalator group, subject matter expert regarding shipping and tariffs.

Essential Functions

• Direct and coordinate the activities of the materials department, working directly with other areas and department to ensure the highest quality products.
• Manage and supervise the planning, purchasing and inventory process. Manage and supervise the shipping, receiving and storeroom functions to ensure materials are on-hand timely and delivered promptly to various departments.
• Assure support to materials, shipping & receiving, and information systems and resolve problems as they may arise.
• Plan and control material costs to lie within budget, seeking continual cost and process improvements. Cost reductions may be achieved through domestic and global sourcing. Improve planning processes to reduce inventory, and direct shipping, receiving and storeroom towards improvements in material handling processes to provide better internal customer service. Coordinate any implementations, updates and maintenance to inventory software program.
• Maintain a Schindler represented facility by providing effective and open communication with a consistent application of policies and procedures. Coordinate manpower needs through hiring.
• Responsible for performance evaluation for subordinates and insurance of proper documentation of corrective action as required by law and company policy. Provide necessary guidance and coaching to personnel. Plan and execute training development needs for department personnel.
• Provide any necessary training to site to facilitate process improvements through inventory and information systems.
• Maintain a safe, clean and pleasant work environment by good housekeeping in shop and office areas.

Position Specifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, advanced degree preferred. APICS and/or NAPM certification preferred.
• Work Experience: 3-5 years in manufacturing environment. Previous supervisory experience required. Previous Materials experience necessary.

Critical Skills

• Computer Skills: General Computer knowledge. Prefer knowledge of spreadsheets, and Microsoft office. Experience with inventory software helpful.
• Problem Solving: Requires considerable interpretation of complex problems. Must engage in evaluative thinking, serious consequences or loss may result from error.
• Additional skills: Must have excellent communication skills. Must have very high verbal and good written abilities.

What's in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

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