Job Information
Kimber Mfg., Inc. Materials Manager in Troy, Alabama
Job Title: Materials Manager
Location: Troy, AL
Classification: Exempt
Grade: Class III
Department: Material Planning
Reports To: Director of Materials
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Kimber Mfg., Inc., a rapidly growing and leading manufacturer of fine sporting firearms is seeking a talented and experienced Materials Manager responsible for material & production planning, inventory control, and shipping/receiving departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish departmental goals and objectives that provide world-class materials performance to the organization
Proactively lead the materials team to continuously improve processes and procedures
Lead ongoing organization development activities
Lead & perform material planning activities from raw materials to finished goods
Own and drive day-to-day planning, inventory control, and delivery
Lead & perform all logistic activities to ensure best pricing on shipping of goods & timely deliveries to domestic and international customers
Cycle counting
Establish and track meaningful departmental reports / measurements
Analyze reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
Planning & Scheduling
Create and meet annual Master Production Schedule (MPS). Run Visual MRP and Scheduler
Schedule material demands and work order completion dates in system to support production schedule
Proactively manage material and work order exceptions and provide feedback to Manufacturing & Product Management on critical information.
Inventory Management & Control
Minimize overall inventory value and increase turns
Ensure accuracy of data in system including location, quantity on hand, value, etc.
Create procedures and reporting for the effective management of inventory
Lead periodic cycle counting and annual wall-to-wall serial inventories
Shipping & Receiving
Ensure all customer orders are appropriately packaged and shipped promptly, accurately and with all necessary documentation
Ensure all outsource manufacturing is appropriately packaged and shipped promptly, accurately and with all necessary documentation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee Shipping, Warehouse, & Receiving Supervisor, Planners, and other personnel directly related to inventory, shipping and receiving.
QUALIFICATIONS
Expertise in systems implementation, organization development, planning, logistics and best practices
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and communication skills are required
Team attitude; eager to cooperate with others with exceptional interpersonal communication skills
Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis
Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed expectations
Leadership skills with the ability to effectively delegate work to subordinates, and the ability to evaluate and positively influence performance
Exceptionally high level of commitment to the success of individuals and overall projects
Verbal and written communication skills, including presenting and facilitating team meetings
Team player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in business administration, material management, accounting, or similar or equivalent
Five to ten (5-10) years’ experience in a similar manufacturing environment with extensive experience in planning, inventory, shipping/receiving and MRP systems
Competent with computer software such as Visual Manufacturing (or similar MRP system), Microsoft Office, Excel, and Crystal Reports. Solid understanding of spreadsheet applications
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must have excellent communication skills; reading, writing and listening. Ability write and read spreadsheets.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Some travel may be required.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
This position requires compliance with ITAR requirement. Must be a “U.S. Person” (per ITAR 120.15) and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.