Materials Manager

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Work with material handling team to ensure material flow from incoming receiving/inspection to line side presentation for production including end-of-line pick, pack & ship (incoming receiving/inspection, offsite raw warehousing storage & control) is ready for production.   Created and managed a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) database utilized in day-to-day operations   Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of lean pull based systems   Implemented and managed day to day operations using supermarkets, 2 bin Kanban’s, tugger routes, point of use delivery in a 5S environment   Managed material flow involving Work in Process (WIP) markets with pull based replenishment linked to production scheduling processes of level scheduling ( heijunka ), change over optimization and runner/repeater/stranger replenishment   Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures.   Ensures efficient and accurate materials presentation to support production operations.   Oversee process execution for excess and obsolete materials.   Manage and optimize daily warehousing operations across multiple shifts including staging, cycle count, receiving, storage of materials, shipping of finished goods and in-direct materials.   Mentor and guide project team members to deliver on the project/program requirements.   Act as liaison or support collaborations with customers and suppliers on a day-to-day basis to resolve any product/program manufacturing quality issues.   Actively lead or participate in Failure Mode Effect Analysis teams.   Plan and lead refresher activities and forums for continual learning.   Work with Corporate materials team on strategy and process implementation    Lead Continuous Improvements events related to Making Material Flow   Demonstrate personal flexibility in approach and ideas and respond positively and support changes in procedures, process, technology, responsibility and assignments.   Accountable for defining resource needs and works within budget and staffing parameters to accomplish objectives for area of responsibility.   Supervise material handling team, including forklift drivers and material supervisors .  Interview, hire, train, coach and develop direct reports .     Act as SAP Super user within functional area as assigned     Minimum Job Requirements   Education   Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience     Work Experience   5 years of progressive Operations management experience in similar work environment.   Transformational leadership using lean principles utilizing Plan For Every Part   Knowledge / Skills / Abilities   Demonstrated understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles;   Effective verbal and written communication skills;   Ability to collaborate with multiple sites    Ability to operate in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments;   Successfully manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;   Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze, think and communicate with well-supported data;   Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals    K nowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis skills;     Preferred Job Requirements   Work Experience   Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP   Experience in international logistics   Transformational leadership using lean principles       Physical Requirements and Working Conditions   PHYSICAL DEMANDS :    Office Environment (Includes field sales):   While