Purchasing/Logistics/ Safety Manager

M.C Molds - Williamston, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Williamston, MI

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing/Logistics/Safety Manager at MC Molds Inc. is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the inbound and outbound logistics, material control, and safety management within the organization. This position requires a proactive individual who can manage the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies efficiently. The manager will prepare and manage shipping documents such as shippers, Bills of Lading (BOL), packing slips, and all necessary documentation for both internal and external customers. A key aspect of this role is to identify shipping issues and implement timely solutions to ensure smooth operations. In addition to logistics management, the Purchasing/Logistics/Safety Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining weekly shipping reports and customer job reports. The role involves selecting, developing, and overseeing suppliers for outside contracting, ensuring that all processes are cost-effective while meeting timing and quality requirements. The manager will also be tasked with purchasing raw materials and supplies, maintaining an updated stock list, and researching alternative sources to reduce costs and enhance quality. Safety management is another critical component of this position. The manager will train and inform new and existing employees about hazardous materials to ensure compliance with Right to Know Laws. They will represent the company during meetings with OSHA and insurance representatives, conduct inspections, and investigate accidents, writing detailed reports as necessary. Furthermore, the manager will develop and maintain a comprehensive company-wide safety program, ensuring that all safety forms and documentation are properly created, acquired, and maintained. Building and maintaining professional relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including manufacturing, sales, engineering personnel, vendors, customers, and suppliers, is essential to support MC Mold's goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
• Prepare and manage shippers, BOL, packing slips, and all shipping documentation for internal and external customers.
• Identify shipping issues and implement solutions in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain weekly Shipping Reports and Customer Job Reports.
• Select, develop, and oversee suppliers for outside contracting to ensure cost-effectiveness while meeting timing and quality requirements.
• Purchase raw materials and supplies.
• Maintain stock list and update when material is ordered and received.
• Research and find alternative sources that reduce cost and increase quality.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with all vendors.
• Issue purchase orders, track receipt of goods and services, and close out purchase orders when services are complete or goods are received.
• Train and inform new and existing employees of all hazardous materials to ensure compliance with Right to Know Laws.
• Represent the company during meetings with OSHA and insurance representatives and for inspections.
• Investigate and write accident reports.
• Develop and maintain a company-wide safety program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or a similar relevant field or commensurate work experience.
• 1 year of experience in a related field.
• CPR Certification and First Aid Certification are required.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Good time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff.
• Knowledge of logistics operations and shipping procedures and documentation is a plus.
• Knowledge of cutting tools and machinery is a plus, but not a requirement.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance