Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Operations / Materials Manager to join their plastic injection molding team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the material management process from procurement to inventory control, ensuring an efficient and cost-effective supply chain for plastic injection molding operations. Your expertise in material planning, sourcing, and inventory management will be crucial in optimizing production, reducing costs, and maintaining high-quality standards. This position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers. Responsibilities: Material Planning and Sourcing:
Collaborate with production, engineering, and purchasing teams to determine material requirements based on production schedules and customer demand.
Develop and implement material planning strategies to ensure a consistent supply of raw materials for plastic injection molding operations.
Identify and qualify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish strong relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality materials at competitive prices.
Continuously monitor market trends and industry developments to optimize material selection and sourcing strategies.
Inventory Management:
Develop and implement inventory control policies and procedures to optimize stock levels, minimize carrying costs, and prevent shortages or excesses.
Coordinate with production and scheduling teams to ensure material availability, avoiding disruptions to the plastic injection molding process.
Conduct routine audits, including cycle counts and physical inventory, to ensure accurate inventory records and compliance with corporate policies.
Conduct routine audits, including MBOM, Inventory Control parameters, and LPA audits, to ensure inventory accuracy and identify areas for improvement.
Analyze inventory performance against targets, identify variances, and lead investigation and problem-solving activities to resolve inventory discrepancies.
Recommend and implement corrective actions to improve inventory performance and achieve targets.
Quality Assurance:
Collaborate with quality control teams to establish material quality standards, conduct supplier audits, and implement quality assurance programs.
Ensure that materials meet specified requirements, comply with industry regulations, and adhere to company quality standards.
Resolve material-related quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
Cost Optimization:
Identify cost-saving opportunities in material procurement, storage, and handling processes without compromising quality or production efficiency.
Analyze pricing trends, negotiate contracts, and implement cost reduction initiatives to achieve financial targets.
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, including pricing, delivery, and quality, to ensure competitiveness and drive continuous improvement.
Team Leadership and Collaboration:
Lead a team of material management professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
Foster a collaborative and productive working environment, promoting effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including production, engineering, purchasing, and finance, to align material management activities with overall business objectives.
Communicate effectively and work well with fellow team members, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Provide recognition and positive reinforcement to team members, promoting their development and growth.
Investigate and resolve problems among team members assigned to the area, addressing interpersonal conflicts and performance issues.
Problem Resolution and Continuous Improvement:
Work with materials, quality, and operations teams to reconcile inventory, receiving, delivery, presentation, and quality discrepancies with inbound or outbound products.
Lead investigation and problem-solving activities for inventory variances, implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
Drive continuous improvement projects and initiatives related to material management, optimizing processes, and enhancing efficiency.
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
Proven experience (10 years) in material management, procurement, or supply chain roles within the plastic injection molding industry.
Strong knowledge of plastic materials, their properties, and their application in injection molding processes.
Solid understanding of material planning, sourcing, and inventory management principles and best practices.
Familiarity with relevant regulations, quality standards, and industry certifications (e.g., ISO, FDA) related to material management.
Demonstrated experience in negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization initiatives.
Proficiency in using material planning and inventory management software or ERP systems.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team of material management professionals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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