Materials Manager

**JOB DESCRIPTION** Responsibility ============== ·         Driving continuous improvement in material performance metrics and enhancing customer satisfaction for the plant. ·         Ensuring 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. ·         Conducting annual performance reviews for all direct reports and reviewing indirect reports for all Material team members. ·         Providing 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. ·         Collaborating with the Plant and Operations Manager to develop production plans and forecasts. ·         Coordinating with the Launch Team to ensure proper execution of product launch raw material and system setup. ·         Partnering with Finance to develop freight and inventory forecasts, adjusting as needed based on release information. ·         Monitoring inventory adjustments and overseeing cycle counting activities. ·         Ensuring regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including CTPAT. ·         Managing plant MRP requirements to meet customer expectations efficiently and cost-effectively. ·         Identifying and addressing sources of waste throughout the plant, with a focus on minimizing inventory shrinkage. ·         Developing and updating material procedures for all assigned work centers. ·         Supervising scheduling, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations. ·         Actively participating in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices, including reporting incidents and ensuring compliance with safety procedures in assigned areas. ·         Setting individual personnel objectives based on a thorough understanding of each team member’s job function and supporting employee development and growth. ·         Safeguarding company property and equipment. ·         Maintaining appropriate indirect staffing levels to support business needs and adjusting as necessary. ·         Working with Corporate SCM to prepare and report monthly plant performance. ·         Supporting plant safety and continuous improvement (CI) programs by integrating material support into manufacturing processes. ·         Performing other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager. ·         Complete all the training required by Adient and its customers. **Additional Information:** ·         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. ·         The physical demands of this position will be provided by the HSE Manager. Authority ========= ·         Portions of the job may not be standardized or fully described in the job description and may require independent action and thinking by the employee. ·         The job description outlines the essential functions of the job and is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. ·         Employees may be required to perform other duties as needed. ·         The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description. Qualifications/Experience ========================= ·         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. **PRIMARY LOCATION** Lakewood