Materials Control Manager jobs in Bethlehem, PA

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Job Description

• Escalates customer complaints relating to quality to the appropriate management when necessary.

• Works closely with the Corporate Supply Chain team to establish and implement optimized capacity and inventory plans

• Establishes and implements methods and best practices related to production scheduling, inventory management, warehouse management and material control

• Owns the plant production schedule, ensuring customer requirements are met and alignment with capacity plan and inventory targets

• Coordinates expediting and lead-time reduction activities to achieve customer expectations and support industry best-in-class production lead time

• Communicates potential shortfalls in stock to meet customer demands to Manchester Supply Chain team and assists in resolving shortages

• Monitors raw material consumption, develops plans to maintain production needs, identifies and addresses any issues to ensure on-time delivery.

• Orders raw materials including resin, preforms, pallets, tier sheets, and top frames

• Purchases other materials and services from outside contractors such as forklift maintenance

• Manages periodic physical inventory of raw materials and finished goods, and perform reconciliation of inventory as shown on SAP system

• Promotes continual improvement and cooperation between departments by leading cross-functional workgroups to solve problems, as designated by the Plant Director.

• Generates inventory and production reports to Business Unit, as necessary

• Measures performance daily and weekly through analysis reports and recommends changes to improve and optimize throughput

• Assures all plant safety and accident prevention policies are adhered to, including maintaining cleanliness in the warehouse area, maintaining a safe work environment and safe work practices, accident investigation when necessary, and ensuring any outside contractors adhere to Amcor policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• Five plus years in materials or operations in a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastic injection, blow molding or packaging
• Functional certification, such as APICS, CSCMP or comparable, is preferred
• Proficient SAP and Microsoft Office experience
• Knowledge and previous use of technology tools that enable production scheduling and reporting
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality customer service
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving materials by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits

Our Expectations

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

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