Materials Manager at Judge Group

Materials Manager

Location: Vance, Alabama 

Position Type: Direct 

*Please send qualified resumes to CWright01@judge.com

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: Materials Manager, SAP, Warehouse Management

Role Overview:

As a key member of the Materials team, the Materials Manager will oversee the materials department in a lean, just-in-time environment, focusing on automotive seating systems. Responsibilities include pre-production material control, scheduling, bill of materials coordination, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management: Monitor shipment plans and ensure sufficient inventory levels.
• Data Analysis: Analyze inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Supplier Communication: Maintain consistent communication with suppliers on quality and delivery.
• Performance Objectives: Meet inventory performance goals set by Materials management.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments.
• Supplier Performance: Disseminate performance data and maintain ethical supplier relationships.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in teams focused on process improvement and waste elimination.
• Project Management: Work on projects to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency.
• Inventory Verification: Verify perpetual inventory against physical counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Budget Control: Manage Material department budgets.
• Staff Management: Hire, train, and oversee staff.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Work Planning: Plan work assignments and equipment allocations.
• Problem Resolution: Resolve worker problems and collaborate on solutions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Interpret transportation and tariff regulations.
• Inventory Audits: Coordinate physical inventory audits with accounting.
• Supplier Relationships: Maintain good relationships and source best prices for materials.
• Goal Setting: Recommend and implement unit goals and objectives.
• Budget Preparation: Participate in budget preparation and monitor expenditures.
• Compliance: Ensure departmental procedures comply with TS16949 standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience: Five years in logistics and materials planning.
• Knowledge: Manufacturing processes, inventory control, warehousing operations, relevant laws, strategic planning, and resource coordination.
• Skills: Communication, project planning, staff training, and evaluation.

Bonus Points:

• Experience: Previous work in a JIT seating plant.
• Preferred: SAP experience.