Materials Manager _ Beatrice, NE

Materials Manager

Full Time Role

Industry: Automotive

Total position: 1 Relocation

Beatrice, NE

Skills: Leadership and Management, Material and Production Planning, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Analytical and Problem Solving Skills, Supply Chain Management, Relationship Management, Technical Knowledge, Lean Techniques, IT Systems and Tools, Budgeting and Financial Management, Communication, Safety and Compliance, Customer Focus, Education and Certifications

Job Overview:

Required Skills:

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role within a manufacturing facility, automotive/aftermarket manufacturing experience required.
• Previous experience of leading material/production planning and inventory management within an automotive or manufacturing environment, with expert knowledge and understanding of automotive processes, components, and supply chain management in an aftermarket and OE environment
• Expert knowledge of technical regulations and legislation related to field.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to optimize team performance and development.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, negotiate, and manage key stakeholders, customers, and external providers.
• Proven analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel experience required.
• Knowledge of raw materials, distribution of goods, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of lean techniques.
• Strong business acumen, preferably within management principles, strategic planning, critical thinking, budgeting, resource allocation, and human resources.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, or related discipline, or a combination of education and experience.
• Lean Certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt preferred.
• APICS Certification preferred.

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, or related discipline, or a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role within a manufacturing facility, automotive/aftermarket manufacturing.
• 10 years progressive experience (automotive very strongly preferred, but at minimum, plant manufacturing experience).
• Previous experience of leading material/production planning and inventory management within an automotive or manufacturing environment, with expert knowledge and understanding of automotive processes, components, and supply chain management in an aftermarket and OE environment.
• A strong background in supply chain/materials management.
• Experience in a leadership/management role and a solid work history.
• Knowledge and experience with raw materials and manufacturing processes.
• Advanced Excel experience required.

NICE TO HAVE

• Lean Certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt preferred.
• APICS Certification preferred.
• Expert knowledge of technical regulations and legislation related to field.
• Knowledge of raw materials, distribution of goods, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of lean techniques.

Thank you,

Arun Kumar

Talent Acquisition Manager

Mobile: 215-254- 5883.