Materials Manager

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service.We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We are proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.<br><br><strong>To help us drive excellence, you have the opportunity to:</strong><br><ul><li>Develop and drive the Plant Materials Management strategy and goals along with identifying and tracking key measurables to support the goals.</li><li>Coordinate activities to maintain accurate inventory levels ensuring that production schedules meet or exceed customer requirements.</li><li>Forecast customer demand for monthly and weekly budget requirements as well as planning capacity needs for the facility.</li><li>Train and delegate responsibilities to Materials Associates to always support sustainable performance meeting customer demands and Materials metrics.</li><li>Responsible for the coaching and mentoring of Plant Materials Management Team by providing constructive feedback with regards to Associate performance.</li><li>Establish partnerships with Plant Management Team to meet production goals.</li><li>Drive cost reduction using systematic approach identifying waste through continuous improvement for products and processes.</li><li>Ensure the Plant Materials Management Team manage schedule adherence notifying and escalating within the facility.</li><li>This role is part of the Bluffton Plant Management Team, reports to the Plant Manager and has direct reports that include Materials Supervisors, Master Scheduler and Materials Analyst.</li></ul><br><strong>SUCCESS FACTORS:</strong><br><ul><li>Some College or Bachelor's in Materials Management or related field; or equivalent education and experience. Progressive Materials Management career in an automotive environment a plus.</li><li>3+ years' experience as a Materials Manager in an automotive manufacturing environment; metal stamping a plus.</li><li>Proven experience in Plant Materials Management including inventory controls, materials flow within the Plant, production scheduling, continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer demands.</li><li>Solid understanding of material planning, inventory management principles and best practices in the automotive industry.</li><li>Demonstrate leadership style that engages, supports, and encourages an effective Materials Management Team while building their career development.</li><li>Proven record of developing Materials Management efficiency, meeting KPIs metrics including data analysis, reports, and accurate documentation to OEM customers.</li><li>Advance proficiency with Materials Management, ERP and MS Office systems.</li></ul><br><strong>If this role aligns with your current/next career goals, apply, continue to build your career and make valuable contributions to our Bluffton Team</strong>!