MP&L Manager

Grammer is looking for a Materials Manager (MP&L Manager) to join our location in Shannon, MS. The primary responsibility will be oversight of the material planning and control processes in our injection/blow molding facility that supplies parts to the automotive industry. The MP&L Manager acts as a liaison with the customer and is responsible for the planning and delivery of product in a timely and efficient manner.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team environment. This individual will have an opportunity to make lasting and positive changes on our team!

What you will be doing:

• Represent Grammer-Tupelo as the primary customer service contact to the customer

• Work with Production Manager to develop production plans and forecasts

• Work with Engineering Manager on product launch, BOM and engineering change coordination

• Work with Quality Manager to support customer satisfaction initiatives and vendor base measures

• Work with Plant Controller/accounting staff to verify/correct inventory control problems

• Coordinate/Supervise MP&L personnel for warehousing and production planning functions

• Direct plant purchasing/vendor releasing functions.

• Monitor inventory adjustments and manage cycle count program

• Determine departmental practices and procedures

• Approve departmental expenses, appropriation requests and participate in the budgetary process

• Maintain Grammer Metrics and report out on weekly/monthly/quarterly basis

• Complete departmental annual performance appraisals

Deliverables:

• TS 16949 compliance

• Customer Delivery ratings

• Premium freight

• Inventory turns/DOH

• Cost Management to the approved budget

• Safety, housekeeping, UAW contract compliance