Materials Manager - Marshall, United States - Tenneco

Tenneco
Tenneco
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Marshall, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Lead and direct the materials function in a high volume, team oriented, automotive environment providing long-term planning to support plant objectives for on-time delivery, inventory dollars, DOH, supplier delivery, equipment utilization and use of lean principles and tools.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Direct the activities of shipping, receiving, warehousing and support value stream material analysts to ensure appropriate training and development of personnel to meet operational needs.
  • Provide overall management strategy and develop robust systems for plant inventory levels including raw, WIP and finished goods to meet inventory goals and support demand requirements.
  • Responsible to monitor and manage delivery schedules to minimize overall logistics costs including expedited costs, packaging cost and fork truck utilization.
  • Responsible to oversee production and scheduling practices to ensure alignment with plant and corporate goals.
  • Directly support lean manufacturing principles and processes, as well as new product introductions. Contribute to overall corporate and plant strategies by participating in interplant activities and acting as a liaison with corporate materials.
  • Direct materials function BOS measures to assess trends, take corrective action and meet departmental, plant and corporate goals and objectives.
  • Responsible to train and develop the organization to understand critical concepts and principles of lean and world class materials management, i.e. making material flow.
  • Participate in daily strategic meetings to ensure continuity and opportunities for improvement are captured and addressed systematically.
  • Reduce operational costs through TVM and brainstorming activity. Perform brainstorming on a weekly basis to drive continuous improvement.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Drive Materials Department QOS measurable past completion and towards "Best in Class"
  • Contribute to overall corporate strategies and operations by participation in interplant and corporate activities, such as Best Methods, TCM, Materials Management quarterly meetings
  • As plant staff member, participate in attainment of plant wide goals and programs

CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
  • Three of more years as Materials manager, preferably in automotive industry
  • SAP system experience preferred.
  • QOS and Continuous Improvement (KAIZEN) familiarity
  • Customer relations background
  • QS9000 experience
  • Evidence of self innovation cost effectiveness, change management
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Computer skills
  • APICS certification
  • Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:


  • Office environment includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, computers, telephones, desks, temperature controlled.
  • Manufacturing environment includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, machine/equipment noise, some welding exhaust, noncontrolled temperatures, and PPE required.
  • Some travel which could include an overnight stay.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


  • Ability to sit frequently for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to move about the plant in both the office and manufacturing areas.
  • Ability to travel occasionally.
  • Manual dexterity for computer work.
  • Ability to communicate in an effective manner.
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