Materials Manager Jobs in Michigan

Job Title: Materials Manager #1186 Company: Peckham, Inc. Location: Lansing, MI Description: Peckham, Inc.Job Description Position Title:                         Materials Manager #1186Position Type:                        Full TimeDepartment:                ManufacturingReports To:                 Director of ManufacturingFLSA Status:             ExemptBenefit Status:                        FullLocation:                    LansingPrepared By:               Director of ManufacturingPrepared Date:            1/19/2010Approved By:                         Human ResourcesApproved Date:          3/13/2010 SUMMARYThe Materials Manager is responsible for the materials management function relating to the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products to meet company objectives and customer requirements. This involves directing and administering production control, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials stores. This position reports to the director of manufacturing and supervises the shipping and receiving, purchasing, Material Resource Planning (MRP), and the label lab functions.  Responsibilities include implementing and monitoring metrics and assessing performance; planning, assigning, and directing work activities; driving continuous improvement and waste reduction in accordance with LEAN and ISO methods; training employees and satisfying system audits; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  This position carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 1.               Work with Director of Manufacturing in articulating a strategy for the materials department within the manufacturing division.2.               Forecast Unit purchase, production and inventory requirements in order to meet sales objectives.   Implement and maintain an effective Materials Resource Planning (MRP) system to maintain material flow.3.               Plan production requirements and inventory levels needed to maintain level production demands, minimum inventories, and appropriate customer service levels.4.               Maintain and support a materials staff capable of working within the MRP system to achieve desired results.5.               Coordinates with the V.P. of Sales & Marketing to maintain re-evaluate and expand reliable primary sources of supply and secondary sources as back-up, to insure continuous production of products to forecast.6.               Ensure the maintenance of accurate manual and / or automated control records in order to properly plan purchases and production requirements.7.               Perform systems development in the areas of MRP, master scheduling, capacity planning, and purchasing in order to efficiently support the manufacturing production plan.8.               Develop and maintain departmental budgets necessary to achieve the aforementioned goals.9.               Keep Director of Manufacturing informed as to results of established objectives or programs and make recommendations for changes in established policies.10.            Direct Receiving, Shipping and Warehouse Operations to insure accuracy of inventory records and the timely and efficient delivery of products in accordance with established schedules.11.            Ensure proper metrics are in place and utilized to measure performance such as inventory turns, expedited freight, absenteeism, etc.12.            Adhere to first-in-first-out (F.I.F.O.) principles and ensure consistent communication with the supply base to meet Peckham’s operational needs and customer expectations.   13.            Supports the rehabilitation service department and helps with the coordination of services between services and team members within the department as applicable.14.            Promotes the use of assistive technology, job carve-out, and targeted contract procurement to meet specific needs. 15.            Responsible for insuring LEAN standards are developed, documented, and maintained within the materials department.16.            Ensure materials department staff is versed in LEAN concepts and participative in LEAN events.17.            Initiate and maintain system for lot traceability for fabric and component items per customer requirements.18.            Assist Quality department during customer audits as needed.19.            Maintain safe and clean work environment.20.            Assist in the training of people with disabilities as needed.21.            Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises up to 10 direct reports with responsibility for 20 - 40 personnel division-wide.  Carries-out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.  Must be able to read and interpret financial data and information.      COMMENTSThis job requires thorough understanding of government specifications.  This individual must get along well with others as close communication with shipping and receiving and other departments is required.  This position requires passing and maintaining security background checks.  Must have access to reliable transportation. Must maintain an unrestricted Michigan driver’s license and possess a clear driving record (in accordance with company insurance policy) to drive the company vehicle.    QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully an individual must have a background in plant materials and Material Resource Planning systems, and strong computer skills. Experience with Navision a plus. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case by case basis. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE B.S. degree from an accredited College or University and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience working with persons with disabilities desired.  Demonstrated application and knowledge of LEAN principles.  Must be a “LEAN” thinker. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procurement documents, purchase descriptions (PD’s), operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, and other desired traits:None. PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case by case basis.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk, or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee may occasionally lift and

Job Title: Administrative Assistant/Material Planner Company: Benteler Automotive Location: Auburn Hills, MI Description: We have an excellent opportunity for you to join a growing global company as an Administrative Assistant/Material Planner at our Auburn Hills, MI location. Benteler Automotive supplies automotive components, modules and systems to a global customer base.  Headquartered in Paderborn, Germany, the company is one of three business units owned by Benteler AG: Automotive, Steel/Tube, and Trade.  Benteler AG, with sales exceeding 6.3 billion Euros in 2008, employs more than 24,000 people worldwide. The automotive business, which makes up 75% of total sales turnover, operates from more than 59 plants in 22 countries. OVERVIEW:This position will be a shared resource between Benteler Steel/Tube and Benteler Automotive providing administrative and clerical support to the management staff in a confidential manner.  In addition, responsible for ensuring coordination of releases to the mill required to meet production schedules and customer requirements; while developing procedures and systems to optimize, ensure availability, and achieve appropriate inventory levels.  Also responsible for tracking all containers, packaging needs and freight optimization to the warehouses. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: ·         Prepare and distribute internal and external departmental correspondence.·         Prepare expense reports, memos and assigned reports as directed.·         Order office supplies.·         Generate and distribute required reports.·         Support other managers and departments as necessary.·         Material planning activities required to support production demand and satisfy customer requirements. ·         Maintain appropriate inventory levels and integrity in accordance with department goals and objectives. Understanding/maintaining levels are critical as too much inventory affects floor space and working capital while shortages can cause transport expedite dollars up to production outages.·         Responsible for ensuring designated storage location using FIFO principles for all material.·         Provide customer support both internally and externally.·         Using MRP, create material releases and daily delivery schedules to meet production requirements.·         Perform cycle counts for inventory accuracy.·         Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities to ensure we pay our suppliers timely and ensure Materials team is not responsible for customer late payments which affects working capital.·         Build supplier relationships by providing constant communication, delivery tracking performance, and guidance regarding goals and direction needed or continuous improvement.·         Transportation optimization.  This includes managing related freight costs.·         Support and drive continuous improvement activities to positively affect the profitability of the Company.  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:·         Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.·         Two to three years administrative experience.·         Excellent written and oral communication skills.·         Three years Materials/Logistics experience.·         Knowledge of SAP, MRP and Lean Manufacturing preferred.  Benteler Automotive offers an exciting, advanced work environment with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.  If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, qualified candidates can apply online. Employment agencies that do not have specific approval to recruit for Benteler Automotive should not forward resumes. Benteler Automotive is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.

Job Title: Material Planner Company: Location: Holland, MI Description: Take your firsts steps towards an exciting career! Join an innovative global organization where you can use your talents to the fullest! HAWORTH - A family owned company that values diversity and inclusion. A global leader in the sustainable design and manufacture of organic workspaces. We are leaders in office furniture and architectural interiors. Join a company that values innovation, sustainability, and you! We are currently looking for a Material Planner to work in our HOLLAND facility. The Role In this challenging role, you will develop and communicate resource plans, as guided by senior planner, to support customer orders. You will also develop plans for major commodities and product lines with less stable demands which are produced using complex processes; Additionally, you will monitor and coordinate execution of the same, and develop and implement procedures to continuously improve plans and execution of the plans. More about the Job · Requires current and continuing right to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship. · Requires job seeker to be able to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance Basic Qualifications · Bachelors degree in Business Management, Accounting, Material Logistics or equivalent degree. · Three years experience in inventory control or planning environment. · Experience with Advanced Manufacturing Accounting and Production system (AMAPS) and SAP software helpful. Other Requirements · Demonstrated working knowledge of production and inventory control procedures and understanding of JIT and agile manufacturing techniques. · Working knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems, with understanding of relationships among Bill of Material Systems (BMS), Process and Routing Systems (PRS) and MRP systems. · Ability to read blueprints. · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to solve problems effectively in a fast-paced, continually changing environment. · PC and keyboard/mouse skills. · Ability to be frequently exposed to production environment. · Ability to travel overnight away from home office, up to 25 percent of the time. HAWORTH - where global perspective and a unique design point of view come together beautifully to create organic workspace solutions. Apply on line at www.Haworth.com/careers. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Job Title: Material Planner 5 Company: General Electric Location: Grand Rapids, MI Description: Job details Job Number 1160057 Business GE Technology Infrastructure Business Segment Technology Infrastructure - Aviation About Us GE is planning for tomorrow. Where will you be? For more than 125 years, GE has been respected for its performance and innovative spirit. GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems. Working for GE Aviation is exciting & challenging. Come see what you are missing! Posted Position Title Material Planner 5 Career Level Experienced Function Manufacturing Function Segment Materials Location United States U.S. State or China Province Michigan City Grand Rapids Postal Code 49512-1934 Relocation Expenses None Role Summary/Purpose The Material Planner 5 will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. Essential Responsibilities Provide functional material responsibility for assembly and/or selected sub-contract or joint venture manufacturing sites as required Responsible for inventory management for assigned parts and processes required to ensure material input to support customer requirements while financial inventory objectives are accomplished Coordinate planning and scheduling activities for assigned commodity utilizing advanced planning tools to model, simulate, and release optimized material plans to the organization Identify all critical hardware shortages, monitor the implementation of corrective actions plans, control inventory levels of hardware, and coordinate the disposition of obsolete, non-conforming, and excess hardware Apply appropriate optimization methodologies to balance service level, inventory, and resource utilization using advanced planning tools Monitor performance to the plan and take pro-active action to solve problems and mitigate risk in meeting the plan Maintain manufacturing Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy for selected sub-contract or joint venture sites, and coordinate any customs / freight forwarding activities required Assure timely release of hardware requirements, and monitor status of Request for Material / Change in Procurement Instruction through evaluation of stock out requirements and critical parts lists Assure issuance of Revenue Share Partners Spares Production Orders, assist import valuation issues, implement revenue share spares contracts Analyze data and collaborate in the determination and the subsequent application of appropriate order, inventory, and replenishment policies Utilize modeling data and obtain collaborative feedback to perform optimization simulations and recovery scheduling Interface with Demand Management, Shop Scheduling, Fulfillment Team, configuration control, all sources of supply, customer service reps, and other GE organizations as required Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's degree from and accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing management or planning position) At least 3 additional years of experience in Inventory Management and Warehouse Modules, Materials, or Production Planning and Control Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics Analytical and system proficiency skills Ability to effectively operate in any organizational structure Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management GE Aviation - Grand Rapids is a world-class supplier of new and repaired electronic equipment for commercial and military aircraft industry customers. Why join one great company when you can join many? We are more than 300,000 people with jobs that range from biochemist to finance specialist to wind energy engineer. We’re passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. We’re diverse, supporting our communities in more than 140 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. Many of GE's fastest growing businesses are in GE's Technology Infrastructure segment. Around the world, we are helping build the healthcare, transportation and technology infrastructure of the new century. GE Aviation, a division of GE's Technology Infrastructure business is a world-leading producer of commercial jet engines and components as well as integrated digital, electric power, and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE Aviation also has a global service network to support these offerings. Technological excellence, supported by continuing substantial investments in research and development, has been the foundation of GE Aviation's growth and helps to ensure quality products for customers.Learn more about GE Aviation today! Index Monitor

Job Title: Production Scheduler/Materials Planner Company: Crossfire Group LLC Location: Warren, MI Description: A highly reputable automotive supplier located in Warren, MI is seeking a skilled Production Scheduler/Materials Planner that is has experience working with MRP system SAP and has supply-chain experience. The ideal candidate will have experience working with EDI and on Chrysler projects. Only those candidates that can pass a drug and background screen need apply.

Job Title: Material Planner - Job ID 8535 Company: Location: Auburn Hills, MI Description: Apply Online Register to View www.jabil.com. Unable to accept resumes via fax or email. _____________________________________________ Maintains data integrity of ERP planning parameters, including but not limited to material master, information records, and source lists. Analyzes, maintains, and executes Materials Requirement Plan (MRP). Ensures materials are available to support production through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement through receiving to production. Plans, schedules, and manages material supply to equal demand. Participates in decision making of Master Production Schedule loading through proper materials sizing.. Effectively manages material requirement changes resulting from Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and product End of Life (EOL). Problem resolution of inventory, accounts payable and freight expenses. Dispositions non-conforming material (MRB), excess, obsolete, and/or high stock materials in a timely manner. Supports Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies. Minimizes materials freight expenses for Jabil. Optimizes performance on purchasing related Drive By Wire Metrics. Supports the optimization of overall cost of materials. Issues Purchase Orders to pricing, terms and conditions, per negotiated and agreed to conditions by Jabil Commodity Managers and Buyers. Ensures suppliers adhere to established agreements. Optimizes order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers. Monitors and continuously improves supplier?s delivery and quality performance. Addresses and resolves recurring or critical issues by utilizing corrective action tools and additional resources. Provides input to drive and execute Jabil?s commodity and pricing strategy. Provides feedback on supplier performance and Jabil?s strategies. Other related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor?s Degree (Supply Chain Management OR Business Administration) or equivalent, 1 to 3 years? experience in a relevant Jabil Level 1 Technical or Clerical position OR equivalent external work experience, an experience in electronics manufacturing industry is a plus. Advanced reading, writing and math skills. Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil?s software packages. Strong communication and analytical skills. Attention to detail and ability to work well with teams. Ability to manage multiple tasks independently along with solid problem solving skills. Occasional travel may be required. American Production Inventory Control Society (APIC?s) certification or National Association of Purchasing Managers (NAPM) certification preferred. Physical Demands: Individual may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and use of computer monitor screen. Some occasional lifting (25lbs.). Work Environment: Individual?s primary workstation is located in the office area. The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to moderate. An Affirmative Action Employer M\F\D\V NO RELOCATION AVAILABLE FOR THIS OPENING Apply Online Register to View www.jabil.com. Unable to accept resumes via fax or email.