Materials Manager - 587441717

$89,000 - $167,000/Yr

Woodbridge Alabama - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Manager

Onsite - Huntsville, AL

5,001-10,000 employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Materials Manager at Woodbridge Alabama LP is a key member of the plant management team responsible for overseeing the materials department, including scheduling production, managing inventory levels, and ensuring efficient warehousing, shipping, and receiving activities. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage the materials function and optimize operations within a Just-In-Time (JIT) environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a key member of the plant management team.
• Supervise materials department including office/reception and HS&E functions.
• Manage the materials function including scheduling of production and maintenance of optimum raw materials and finished goods inventory levels.
• Management of warehousing, shipping and receiving activities.
• Analysis and interpretation of customer releases.
• Perform MRP and generate vendor releases.
• Optimization of freight cost.
• Responsible for AS400 information and liaison with IT department.
• Responsible for department operating budget.
• Responsible for implementation of safe work practices.
• Provide backup coverage for receiving, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree from four-year college or university or one or two year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and skills of computerized materials scheduling and inventory control, production scheduling, purchasing, traffic and warehouse functions including shipping and receiving in a JIT environment.
• Knowledge of ERP, AS400, AS36 or other similar computer system.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture - Upskilling & Internal Promotions