Materials Manager Summary
Materials Manager job opening in the greater Chattanooga, Tennesse area. A leading manufacturer of plastic injection molded components for the automotive industry is looking to fill a job opening for a Materials Manager in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. This job will be important for overseeing all activities of the materials department for the company. JMJ Phillip’s manufacturing recruiters are seeking strong problem solvers that work well in
Chattanooga Materials Manager Overview:
The Materials Manager, to be located in the Chattanooga, TN area, will be directly responsible for overseeing materials department activities. This includes shipping and receiving of materials, inventory control, scheduling, and logistics. The Chattanooga, TN area-based Materials Manager will manage the production schedule to ensure all materials are ready for production and that the finished product will reach the customer when needed. This job will also focus on continuous improvement to drive further improvements within the materials department to enhance productivity and reduce costs. The Materials Manager will also be responsible for training and directing employees within the material department to follow proper protocols and maintain a culture of safety.
ChattanoogaMaterials Manager Job Opening
- The Materials Manager will analyze customer releases in order to create a production schedule and communicate this schedule to all departments.
- This Chattanooga, TN based job will also manage inventory control and cycle counts to ensure inventory is adequate to meet production goals and expectations.
- This job will train and develop the materials team to work in accordance with ISO 14001 and 9001 standards.
- The Materials Manager role will act as a first point of contact for part supply and other customer needs.
- This role will also manage and analyze shipping schedules and logistics to ensure product can reach the customer when needed or expected
Materials Manager (Chattanooga Area) Job Requirements:
- This job requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Technical degrees in a related area are preferred.
- Previous experience (at least 7-10 years) in leadership within a materials department is also expected.
- This role will require excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- The Materials Manager also must be able to act as a mentor and trainer for employees within the materials department.
- This job requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, as this role is required to communicate with many other departments.