Materials Manager

WILBERT INC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway-you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Provide Leadership of Supply Chain Management activities for plant level to maximize favorable impact. Supply Chain Management activities include scheduling, inventory movement, and information flow. Matrix management responsibilities with Business units/Departments and support groups for production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions

Role and Responsibilities

• Observe and enforce compliance with all established safety rules and regulations
• Ensure adherence to WPS Operational Excellence Manual and all associated policies and processes.
• Responsible for all inventory activities for pre and post-production, including maintenance of material inventory levels, quality & inspection and JIT delivery scheduling.
• Responsible for leading the coordination and material team to achieve desired inventory levels and develop and maintain quality and efficiency standards.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of departmental budgets, monitor to ensure operations in purchasing are within budget.
• Develop and maintain practices relative to the disposal of surplus materials, ensuring that the processes are adequate, timely and provide the optimum value.
• Supervise all activities related to coordination and materials to maintain inventory. Responsible for both shipping and receiving department.
• Work with Central Purchasing regarding specific needs of incoming materials.
• Record incoming shipments and track inventory. Issue shippers for outbound materials.
• Responsible for all aspects of operations including partnering with clients and internal departments to achieve productivity, pricing, quality and safety goals.
• Analyze data and prioritize work assignments to direct the daily plan of action for the shift or functional areas..
• Resolve issues dealing with damage claims and missing freight/finish trailers. Manage utility owned trailers used in dedicated freight lanes.
• Maintain proper records to include bill of ladings, invoices, purchase orders, etc.
• Maintain a working relationship with carriers and independent operators.
• Work directly with production and customers to manage returnable container programs.
• Organization of all warehouse and storage locations at every level of inventory stock.
• Organize and Lead Physical Inventory events in coordination with Plant Controller
• Promote employee training objectives and ensure compliance with all WilbertU training requirements
• Identify high potential employees and actively develop team members to build bench strength and plan for succession
• Manage resources to meet or exceed established targets for days of inventory, premium freight and sales backorder amounts.

Leadership responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel.
• Communicates daily updates.
• Completes performance evaluations.
• Conducts coaching and disciplinary sessions.

Ensure that all shift personnel's work hours, attendance and vacation are accurately managed and recorded

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.