Materials Director

The Materials Director is responsible for the Materials operations and inventory management organization for the David City Main Production facilities.  This includes development, and implementation of an improved structure and process driving Material replenishment (Kanban), presentation and flow for the facilities to ensure continuous improvement of inventory turns and accuracy while reducing waste. 

Job Responsibilities

• Provide cross-functional leadership and change management to develop Material Management competencies across the operation.
• Drive Material Replenishment (Kanban), Material Presentation (CW/Static bins/POU), and Material Flow supporting the production lines.
• Improve inventory accuracy and reduce part shortages.
• Work directly with Purchasing and internal supply sources to develop plans for every part allowing for consistent seamless material flow.
• Manages the Material Handling team supporting execution of all of the above

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business and a Minimum of five years of Materials management and supervisory experience as well as experience in Manufacturinginventory/warehouse environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong data and metric management skills
• Required to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Must be proficient in understanding continuous improvement principles.  
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; including Word, Excel, etc.

Timpte Excellent Benefits:

• Competitive salary with bonuses!
• Benefits- medical, dental, vision plans
• 401K with company match
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
• Annual Golf membership
• Safety boot and safety glasses program
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Company celebrations- picnics, holiday celebrations with gifts!