Materials Manager
Would you like to help revolutionize the wire and cable industry? Sequel Wire and Cable located in Argos, IN is focused on humbly revolutionizing every facet of the wire and cable industry. We believe in employing the latest technologies, hiring the best employees, and maintaining an unrelenting focus on taking care of the customer.
Successful employees of Sequel Wire and Cable will be driven to provide our customers with the best possible quality and service, when and where the customer requires it. Additionally, at Sequel, we're looking for people with an entrepreneurial spirit with a constant eye for continuous improvement in all aspects of their job.
Overall Responsibilities
In this newly created role, the Materials Manager, you will be responsible for production planning, production scheduling, material coordination and shipping activities allowing for the successful on time delivery of our products. Must be a master at scheduling, solving complex problems and daily challenges. Maximizes the production on each line running 24/7. The Materials Manager proactively makes adjustments ahead of time to maximize line performance. Possesses a competitive spirit with the ability to make quick decisions resulting in immediate changes. The manager will provide strong leadership to support the production team, production schedulers, shipping and material management personnel. Works diligently to “win” for the organization making solid decisions, thinking through all options. However, customer “winning” is a priority.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Planning and Scheduling. Developing and implementing production plans, schedules, and priorities based on customer demands and resource availability. Ensures efficient resource allocation and timely completion of tasks with a sense of urgency. Ability to create and manage master production schedules aligning production with demand and other business requirements.
- Inventory Management. Monitoring inventory levels, managing materials procurement, and minimizing waste and excess inventory. Tracking and monitoring inventory levels in real time to know what’s on hand, what’s been sold, and what needs replenishment.
- Production Monitoring and control. Tracking production progress, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing corrective actions to maintain smooth operations. Ability to assess data and reports, quickly identifying any needs for scheduling changes working with the production scheduler.
- Transportation. Manages and organizes the scheduling of truck transportation. Evaluates vendors and rates of transportation. Supervises the Shipping Supervisor and works together to ensure on time deliveries.
- Team Leadership and Management. Must LOVE working with people. Supervises and motivates the scheduler, material ordering personnel and shipping supervisor. Provides guidance, supports and fosters a positive work environment.
- Communication and Collaboration. Effectively communicates with various departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless production and delivery. Must be able to build trust with others to gain buy-in for evolving changes to schedules and production. Works with cross functional teams to improve efficiencies.
- Process Improvement. Analyzes production data, identifies areas for improvement, and implements strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs using a common-sense approach.
- Data Analysis. Analyzing production data to identify trends, pinpoint bottlenecks, and make data-driven decisions for process optimization.
- Organizational skills. Manages multiple tasks, projects and resources effectively. Prioritizes tasks and manages time effectively to meet deadlines. Must be extremely flexible and accepting of change.
- Safety and Quality. Responsible to say something if you see something in our overall production area.