Materials Manager

1 month ago

Stanton, United States Magna International Inc. Full time

Job Number: 68118
Group: Cosma
Division: Magna Structures TN
Job Type: Materials Manager

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

About the Role

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Materials Manager oversees and monitors all functions of the Materials Department ensuring that the scheduling of material receiving, inventory control, production processing, and finished goods shipping meet customer requirements. Coordinate material flow into and out of the facility on a Just-In-Time (JIT) basis to insure 100% on-time delivery of quality products to the customer while controlling costs.

Your Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

• Co-ordinates daily activities within the Materials Department.

• Develops and maintains customer and subcontractor partnerships.

• Assists in the development of procedures and methods which improve material and logistics controls/quality/productivity/cost to the materials/logistics operations.

• Maintain, monitor, and communicate machine capacity, customer volumes, manpower requirements, and equipment issues to meet production needs.

• React to exceptional conditions at the customer and supplier level and within the division. Recommend and ensure execution of plan to meet customer delivery schedules.

• Ensure non-conforming material is identified and dispositioned accordingly.

• Review customer delivery performance ratings, initiate problem-solving activities for negative ratings, review permanent corrective actions and verify effectiveness.

• Participate in negotiations with production material suppliers to ensure optimum pricing and terms, as necessary.

• Develop Supplier Manual; manage revisions, ensure timely distribution, and supplier compliance with guidelines.

• Define MRP system policies (i.e., manufacturing lead times, production standards, efficiencies, costing, etc.) and ensure systems and policy implementation and changes are managed to meet customer and business requirements.

• Define supplier performance standards and measurement criteria. Review supplier ratings and react to unsatisfactory and/or unacceptable ratings.

• Oversee the scheduling, recording, and reporting of physical inventories. Monitor inventory levels and assist with scheduling activities that optimize inventory turns. Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial and fiscal inventory reports.

• Monitor Customer Communications (DDL, CMMS, SMART, etc.) and maintain EDI Systems.

• Ensure all ASN's (Advanced Ship Notices) are completed by trained personnel per customer requirement.

• Ensure engineering and model year changes are properly coordinated to avoid surplus and/or obsolete inventory and to meet customer change dates.

• Review, make claims and recommend disposition of obsolete material.

• Develops department action plan and leads their team to achieve strategic goals and continuous improvement objectives in alignment with the Company's Vision and Guiding Principles.

• Conducts monthly department meetings to communicate Safety, People, Quality, and Production information and to promote involvement in issues affecting employees or their work areas.

• Participates in manpower requirements planning, overtime scheduling, and assists with capacity planning to meet future objectives.

• Performance Management - Observe, understand, teach, coach and mentor direct reports for enhancement of knowledge, skills, and succession planning.

• Effectively builds and fosters high performing teams by ensuring teamwork within the department.

• Ensures employees are trained or certified, as required and participates in training programs as required.

Who we are looking for

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess human relations skills and maturity of judgement.

• Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact.

• Must possess time management, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.

Your preferred qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Some of the physical demands of this position include sitting for prolonged periods of time, walking up and down staircases, occasional lifting, and occasional stooping and bending.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED:

Some of the equipment and tools used are a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier/printer, and a projector.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of production scheduling.

• Knowledge of MRP and Operations/Inventory Management practices

• Must possess knowledge and proven skills in one of the following: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen; Project management and prioritizing.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of general office procedures including PC and LAN computer use. Must be proficient in relevant computer software and program use

EDUCATION:

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field e.g., Materials and/or Logistics Management and/or equivalent work-related experience

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Skill gained by experience: minimum 5 years material control/logistics experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

• Minimum 10 years in a leadership role.

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

We are building a facility in the Stanton TN. We will have a beautiful new building. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401K, bonus plans.

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.


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