Director Of Materials

Primary Responsibilities

• Directs production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage
• Directs production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts
• Maintains inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of the perpetual inventory system
• Works with purchasing department to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment
• Oversees shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods
• Identifies opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charges
• Manages and monitors storage of purchased parts and finished goods
• Performs writie-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory
• Establishes procedures for conduction and valuing year-end physical inventory
• Performs other related duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to fully understand customers requirements
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of the development team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and software used in product testing and documentation

EDUCATION, SKILLS, & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• College graduate with Industrial Engineering degree or Decision Science degree
• At least 5 years of experience
• APICS certification

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work in manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and fumes
• Fast-paced environment with moving objects, sharp edges, and congested working areas
• Will be pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching overhead, grasping, and lifting up to 50 pounds

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

• Must meet established quality and production standards
• Practice good housekeeping
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must meet established attendance policy and work overtime when required
• Must perform other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Preferred

Preferred