Materials Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations. As a global automotive supplier and full-system partner, Magna brings together expertise across Mechatronics and Mirror systems to deliver integrated solutions that support the evolution of vehicle architectures.

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Magna Mechatronics & Mirrors develops intelligent access and vision systems that enhance vehicle safety, functionality, and user interaction. As a global automotive supplier and full-system partner, Magna brings together expertise across Mechatronics and Mirror systems to deliver integrated solutions that support the evolution of vehicle architectures.

Job Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY:

Directs and coordinates activities of shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory control, and production control to ensure that customer goals are met in a timely and efficient manner. Develops departmental goals and objectives to meet the business plan. Performs the following duties personally or through subordinate manager, supervisors, and employees

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Interacts with appropriate departments regarding any issues affecting materials, and acts as liaison between customers and departments.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Human Resources for action.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves planning data.
• Conducts and participates in continuous improvement and problem solving activities.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy. Coordinates inventory as needed. Reports inventory levels, accuracy, and turns.
• Measures vendor and shipping performance.
• Responsible for the flow of products into LEC, between departments, and then out of LEC.
• Reviews material flow and scheduling of work.
• Establishes long term goals for material planners and shipping and receiving.
• Answers questions and concerns of General Manager and other managers.
• High degree of independent decision making in regards to departmental operations. Makes decisions as to work processes, priorities, allocation of department resources, budgets, and problem resolution. Impact on cost, quality, employees, and manufacturing success is high.
• Immediately notify EHS of any accidents or incidents. Complete an incident report or ensure the supervisor completes an incident report with the employee at the time of the incident. Ensure the report is completed thoroughly by the employee and supervisor in addition to completing the manager portion. Assist in investigation of the incident, as needed, which may include taking pictures, interviewing witnesses, and taking written statements. Ensure reports are submitted to EHS within 24 hours of incident.
• Required to help achieve the lost time incident rate and overall incident rate of the division.
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions which may include progressive discipline, notifying EHS, and placing work orders. Ensure supervisors and manager are also complying to this standard.
• Ensure new employees have been properly trained in their position which must include the safety standards.
• Perform regular workplace safety inspections.
• Ensure employee performance appraisals are completed thoroughly, in a timely manner, and ensure the appraisals include the workers' safety performance.
• Ensure supervisors coach and counsel employees with performance concerns and/or commend excellent performance which includes safety, quality, standardized work, and 5S.
• Provide employees, supervisors, and manager with coaching and counseling of performance concerns and/or recognition for excellent performance which includes safety, quality, and meeting goals and objectives.
• Ensure supervisors are conducting daily pre-shift meetings which includes safety talks.
• Conduct regular meetings with manager, supervisors, and employees which incorporate safety topics.
• Understand your responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. Cooperate with OSHA MIOSHA inspectors. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Follow all safety rules. Report unsafe conditions immediately. Report injuries, accid