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Materials Manager

\$95,000 - \$105,000 depending on experience.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Ensure optimum internal/external customer service by careful management of:

• Inventory Control.
• Shipping & Receiving.
• Freight/Traffic and Distribution.
• Inventory Integrity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote, maintain, and encourage a safe work environment and good housekeeping by example and in accordance with Company Health & Safety Policies/Procedures and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Supervise Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, Material Movement and Material Control (Data Entry) functions.
• Manage inventory levels within company objectives.
• In conjunction with Engineering, ensure accuracy of all perpetual inventory records (\$ value and quantities) striving to achieve accurate annual inventory through good cycle counts.
• Participate in the overall company Cost Reduction Program.
• Assist with returning defective product, with participation of the Quality & Purchasing Managers.
• Ensure accurate inventory records are maintained and that all required inventory is available.
• Adhere to ISO/QS 9000 & TS16949 procedures.
• Provide/obtain training, coaching and motivation to Team leaders and subordinates to support and maintain a group fully capable of ensuring an efficient, functional department.
• Directly responsible and accountable for enforcement of all Plant & Safety rules, as they are intended, equally with all Associates.
• Work as a Team Member first with peers and subordinate Associates.
• Take a lead role in all physical inventories.
• Play a major and lead role in the Plant CRP Program.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School diploma required.
• Post-Secondary Education in Purchasing, MRP & Materials Management desired.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Materials Management 5+ years.
• Purchasing/Buying 3 years.
• Knowledge of MRP/CMS.
• Experience with the steel industry and automotive industry an asset.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Directly supervise Materials Supervisor(s).
• Indirectly supervises all Associates in Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, Material Movement and Material Control (Data Entry).

OTHER:

• Hands on use of computer and related systems required.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Travel between facilities and to customer/suppliers as required.

PAY:

• \$95,000 - \$105,000 depending on experience.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k).
• 401(K) matching.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurances.
• Paid time off.
• Life Insurance.
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Safety Glasses.
• All necessary PPE provided.
• Paid Weekly.