JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibility

· Driving continuous improvement in material performance metrics and enhancing customer satisfaction for the plant.

· Ensuring the department is adequately staffed and team members are properly trained to execute material and operational plans.

· Annually complete the departmental training and development plan.

· Conducting annual performance reviews for all direct reports and reviewing indirect reports for all Material team members.

· Providing direct leadership to the materials function and all staff within the area of responsibility.

· Ensuring compliance with BOS, ISO/IATF-16949, SOX, and customer-specific requirements.

· Collaborating with the Plant and Operations Manager to develop production plans and forecasts.

· Coordinating with the Launch Team to ensure proper execution of product launch raw material and system setup.

· Partnering with Finance to develop freight and inventory forecasts, adjusting as needed based on release information.

· Monitoring inventory adjustments and overseeing cycle counting activities.

· Ensuring regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including CTPAT.

· Managing plant MRP requirements to meet customer expectations efficiently and cost-effectively.

· Identifying and addressing sources of waste throughout the plant, with a focus on minimizing inventory shrinkage.

· Developing and updating material procedures for all assigned work centers.

· Supervising scheduling, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations.

· Actively participating in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices, including reporting incidents and ensuring compliance with safety procedures in assigned areas.

· Setting individual personnel objectives based on a thorough understanding of each team member’s job function and supporting employee development and growth.

· Safeguarding company property and equipment.

· Maintaining appropriate indirect staffing levels to support business needs and adjusting as necessary.

· Working with Corporate SCM to prepare and report monthly plant performance.

· Supporting plant safety and continuous improvement (CI) programs by integrating material support into manufacturing processes.

· Performing other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

· Complete all the training required by Adient and its customers.

Additional Information:

· Study, implement, and maintain efficient and safe work practices, procedures, and facilities.

· Coordinate with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Department and Manufacturing Engineering Department to ensure compliance with safety and efficiency requirements.

· Maintain an accident-free, high-efficiency plant operation.

· The physical demands of this position will be provided by the HSE Manager.

Authority

· Portions of the job may not be standardized or fully described in the job description and may require independent action and thinking by the employee.

· The job description outlines the essential functions of the job and is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities.

· Employees may be required to perform other duties as needed.

· The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description.

Qualifications/Experience

· Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of four to ten years of related manufacturing experience and/or training.

· Proficiency in MS Office applications.

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and effectively communicate findings verbally or through presentations.

· Demonstrated manufacturing experience, including a proven track record of applying lean methodologies to eliminate waste and achieve cost savings.

· Willingness to take on responsibilities beyond customary duties and maintain a positive attitude.

· Proactive and shows initiative by anticipating needs and acting without waiting for direction.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear understanding among superiors, peers, subordinates, and both internal and external customers.

· Effective team player, able to collaborate as a leader or as a supportive team member within management groups.

· Sound decision-making abilities, with the judgment to seek input when necessary and make informed choices based on available information.

· Capable of performing all essential job duties to a satisfactory standard.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Lakewood