Materials Manager Jobs in Georgia

Job Title: Materials Manager Company: Cooper Industries Location: Americus, GA Description: Cooper Lighting, based in Americus, Georgia, is an industry-leading manufacturer of lighting products for commercial, industrial, residential, utility and retail markets and is a division of Cooper Industries, a Fortune 500 Company.  We have an immediate opportunity for a Materials Manager, reporting directly to the Plant Manager.   SUMMARY OF POSITION:   1.      Manage plant material functions as well as supervise the activities of production planning, the ordering of components and, scheduling.  2.      Administer production control and purchasing policies through the different production planning and buying functions to obtain optimum results of production elements at minimum expense. 3.      Manage inventory control operations and supervise the inventory control supervisors in activities of material handling and inventory control.   4.      Manage the finished goods and shipping operations and supervise the activities of the shipping manager.   PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:   1.      MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: Institute and implement production, buying and inventory control programs, policies and plans for operations.   2.      SCHEDULING: Direct the development and issuance of master schedules and plans for production and manufacturing inventory. Specifically, manage and supervise the planning and scheduling of all “make to order” business. Approve manufactured inventory plans.   3.      PLANNING: Determine the production, manpower, components and manufactured material required to meet the production plan. Manage the planning and maintenance of optimum inventory levels of manufactured materials and finished goods through direct supervision of the production planning function.   4.      BUDGETING: Participate in the development of inventory and manufacturing budgets.    5.      PROCEDURES MAINTENANCE: Direct the maintenance of essential production control documents and files and prepare reports as required. Compare results to plans and take corrective measures on these plans as appropriate.   6.      MARKETING PROMOTIONS Work with the marketing organization to ensure inventory plans take into account promotions and special pricing programs.     NATURE AND SCOPE:   Reporting to the Plant Manager, the main activities of the Plant Materials Manager are to manage and supervise plans, schedules, manpower and components requirements with manufacturing and purchasing personnel. Where production problems exist and when actual results vary from plan, participate in problem solving with manufacturing personnel.   Work with the Plant Manger, Purchasing Manager and Engineering Manager to set up production plans on new products. Collaborate with engineering, maintenance and, manufacturing management in scheduling production in conjunction with maintenance for plant facilities and equipment.   Work with purchasing, sales, finance and, marketing personnel to keep currently informed on sales and inventory requirements in order to direct sensible modifications in the production plans to meet the changing needs of the business with minimum disruption to manufacturing.   This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing company and department objectives, and only covers primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way to EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:   College degree with 6+ years of production planning. A thorough knowledge and understanding of the products manufactured as well as plant operations. Participation in APICS suggested. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills with a good systems background a must Cooper Lighting is an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v.Division/Department : Cooper Lighting Skills : Operations -> APICS CPIM, Warehousing, Production, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Planner, Buyer, Lean Manufacturing LOCATION:  Americus, ri 31709STATUS:  Full Time, EmployeeJOB CATEGORY:  Manufacturing/Production/OperationsWORK EXPERIENCE:  5+ to 7 YearsCAREER LEVEL: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)EDUCATION LEVEL:Bachelor's Degree REFERENCE CODE:1915

Job Title: Material Planner, Sr Company: Gulfstream Location: Savannah, GA Description: Position Purpose:Under general direction, performs the planning activities associated with supporting production, final phase and service procurement requirements operating within an MRP II environment (where applicable at sites). Audits and maintains planning information and associated part/material attributes within database. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:1) Responsible for coordinating corporate-wide material requirements, preparing supplier schedules which support customer forecasts and production schedules.2) Preparation and communication of purchase requisitions of mission critical components, balancing production requirements, inventory objectives and material acquisition costs.3) Mentors entry level personnel assisting in the development of skillsets necessary for success by assisting them in understanding critical planning elements and guiding them in tactical situations, within departmental procedures/policies.4) Analyze material requirements necessary to support production schedules; identify non-congruent schedules and work with responsible SCA to take remedial action.5) Recommend changes to materials/purchasing procedures in response to changes in corporate strategy, enhanced technology, or supply chain strategies.6) Develop a thorough knowledge of the manufacturing, quality assurance and engineering processes which integrate/support materials processes.7) Establish order code policies; prepare recommendations for changes to supply chain tactical plans in response to changing business events and internal process and supplier base.8) Sound application of requirements planning/inventory management techniques including Just In Time, MRP, and KANBAN in support of made to stock and engineer to order manufacturing processes.9) Possess a working knowledge of the manufacturing process and a fundamental understanding of where his/her commodities enter the process.10) Modifies planning and inventory parameters in response to production rate changes or external supply lead times.Additional Functions:1) Leads projects commensurate with scope of responsibility within a team driven environment.2) Represent departmental management in cross functional meetings dealing with tactical issues.3) May infrequently audit the planning activities and responsibilities of junior level Planners. 4) Train other level Material Requirements Planners as required.5) Learn and apply Lean concepts within functional responsibilities.6) Perform other duties as assigned.Other Requirements:1) Comprehensive understanding and experience in current materials, purchasing and manufacturing principles and their application to supply chain management strategies.2) Demonstrated knowledge of organizational work process relationships.3) Possess strong decision-making skills, effective communication skills, in-depth analytical capabilities and proven team leadership skills.4) APICS certification preferred5) Responds to changes in schedules and changes resulting from engineering changes. Communicates schedules, changes to schedules or changes to requirements to cognizant Procurement personnel or supplier operational personnel when appropriate. Unique Skills Required:data analysis skills; familiar with access and excel; able to operate efficiently in both packages Experience/Education Required:- Bachelors degree in Materials Management, Operations Management, or Mfg Engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.6-9 yrs exp in materials mgmt, specifically in requirements/production planning or master scheduling. - Extensive exp w/computerized mfg planning systems. - See Other Requirements in Job Description.

Job Title: Materials Manager, Consumer Packaged Goods Company: ComputerNet Resource Group Location: Columbus, GA Description: We are seeking a Materials Manager for a permanent position in Columbus, GA. Our client is an established manufacturer of consumer packaged goods and qualified indivduals must have industry experience. Relocation assistance is offered.The Plant Materials Manager is responsible for the planning of the functional areas which make up the Materials Team: Materials Planning, Production Scheduling, and Receiving. The Materials Manager will execute corporate select suppliers and manage them through performance metrics, set and achieve cost-savings goals, manage inventory turns and oversee monthly inventories. This position will also be responsible for all aspects of production scheduling and capacity management. The position reports to the Site Operations Director, and is part of the site leadership team managing a team of 3-6 people .Essential Job Duties * Manages and directs the activities pertaining to site planning, product planning, materials planning, inventory analysis and planning, outsourcing, expediting.* Manages and reports facility capacity utilization for past and forecasted facility production levels. Drives to reduce Days-on-Hand through entire Supply Chain, with specific focus on manufacturing levels.* Manages development, analysis, and distribution of *Least Landed Cost* model for organization, evaluating service, demand, and production location. Develops recommendations for service area changes. Participates in period meetings and facilitates discussions on ingredient pricing, manufacturing costs, and production planning.* Maintains management support to manufacturing scheduling teams. Monitors service and compliance performance measurements.* Manages and monitors group KPI*s. Reviews and analyzes reports. Directs activities to ensure procedural compliance and efficiencies.* Participates during design and development of new products, ensuring Supply Chain capability and capacity. Determines and communicates organization and facility readiness.* Develops and improves processes, tools, and methodologies to maximize facility planning and staff capabilities. Develops processes/tools that quantify new product and promotional event lift and volume. Site integration point for HQ Product Supply process and system direction, MRP/DRP optimization.* Participates in ERP/Supply Chain Planning system integration. * Maintains on-going communications and participates in cross-functional managerial team meetings.* Leads materials flow and cost requirements/reduction initiatives in a proactive manner. Establishes MRP/supply chain schedules and devises methods to achieve cost effective and efficient movement of material to ensure optimal asset turnover while meeting manufacturing material requirements. * Analyzes material cost variances, identifies root causes of discrepancies and provides effective corrective action. * Negotiates significant capital equipment purchases and assists in developing specifications, source lists and negotiation strategies. * Negotiates supply agreements with suppliers in order to protect cost, delivery, and availability of materials. * Establishes and monitors internal metrics such as PPV, Cycle Time, Inventory Turns, among others. * Investigates new suppliers including performing systems audits. * Develops/maintains a computerized supply chain and project management systems. Identifies, recommends and implements improvements to the current system to provide timely information to management. * Interfaces and coordinates between manufacturing, engineering, finance and suppliers regarding component and schedule requirements and changes. * Leads/participates in cost reduction, process improvement, and quality improvement teams. * Coordinates material requirements and procures material in a timely and economic manner. * Develops partnerships with suppliers to ensure a continuous improvement process is in place to optimize: a) lead time reduction, b) technology and new product development, c) quality, and d) communication. * May perform other duties as required.Knowledge and Skill Requirements * Adheres to all safety and quality requirements. * Promotes an atmosphere that facilitates open and effective communication. * Strong analytical abilities * Strong knowledge of demand planning process within Consumer Packaged Goods Industry * Experience using Oracle (preferred) or other ERP statistical software packages * Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues * Good communication and Team building skills * Detail-oriented * Extreme accuracy * Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities * Experience with DRP/MRP functionality * Knowledge of turn rates * Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions, etc. * Ability to lead cross-functionally. * Collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory. Computer Skills: Knowledge of Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, MRP software, and Internet software. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or a related field from four-year college or university; or 5 * 8 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory. Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning. Previous supervisory experience required.Please Contact:Diane KalotaComputerNet Resource GroupHigh Point, NC 27265Toll Free: Register to View Register to View