Manager, Materials (Finance)
The Woodbridge Group, a global manufacturer of foam products and just in time assembly and sequencing for diversified products offers innovative urethane and bead foam technologies, to serve the automotive industry and several other business sectors around the globe. Since its inception in 1978 the company has grown to more than 60 facilities throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
The key competitive strength for the Woodbridge Group continues to revolve around its people and their commitment to improve everything they do. With over 8,000 employees worldwide, The Woodbridge Group is focused on evolving workplace safety, sustainable environmental stewardship and enduring customer satisfaction in each of the markets they serve.
Role: Materials Manager
To coordinate the planning and implementation of the plant's production while ensuring the timely delivery to customers and scheduling the plant in the most efficient manner. To manage the materials department while being responsible for all inventory levels, raw material purchases and freight costs for the plant. Ensures WPS compliance.
Major Responsibilities:
- § Manage under operating priorities of plant HS&E, WPS, Customer Satisfaction, Productivity and Profitability
- § Manage the materials function including level scheduling of production (synchronized to customer takt) and maintenance of optimum raw materials and finished goods inventory levels through Lean inventory management
- § Management of warehousing, shipping and receiving activities. All areas demonstrate WPS methodology (5S, Kaizen, SOTs, etc)
- § Analysis and interpretation of customer releases and plant capacity
- § Perform MRP and generate vendor releases
- § Liaison with customers and suppliers
- § Optimization of freight cost
- § Responsible for AS400 information and liaison with I.T. department
- § Responsible for department operating budget
- § Responsible for prudent management of departmental budget including budget preparation and cost control
- § Member of management team responsible for planning, budgeting and implementing the Woodbridge Production System
- § Will be responsible for key elements in the safety leadership program
- § Play an essential role in the health & safety and quality audit process
- § Responsible for implementation of safe work practices
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications - Formal Education, Certification or Equivalent
- § Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Logistics, or Materials Management
Working Experience - Nature and Length
- § Five years progressive equivalent combination of education and progressive experience in Materials Management related functions
- § Knowledge and use of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Takt, OEE, Five Questions of Continuous Improvement, WPS tools and the ability to teach others
Additional Qualifications - Technical or Functional Competency Requirements
- § Demonstrable knowledge and skills of MRP including computerized materials scheduling and inventory control, Lean Manufacturing, production scheduling, purchasing, traffic and warehouse functions including shipping and receiving in a JIT environment
- § Knowledge of AS400, or other similar material management computer systems
- § Strong interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills
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Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider employment applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. Please let us know if you require any special needs requirements. We will do our best to accommodate in accordance with local legislation.
Nearest Major Market: Kansas City
