Materials Manager
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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Why Join Pregis?
Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.
Job Summary
The Materials Manager based in Pregis’ Visalia, CA facility is a key leader within the plant, responsible for the materials management function, including the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution, of materials and products to meet Pregis objectives and customer requirements in a safe and timely manner. The Materials Manager is responsible for direction and administration of Plant Purchasing, Production Scheduling, Inventory Control, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing functions.
Leadership
Responsibilities
Set the tone for department culture, with emphasis on Safety, Quality, Profitability, and people development. Model the right behavior though actions. Attract, retain, develop, and mentor key talent within the plant. Lead and mentor Shipping, Warehousing, Purchasing, and Scheduling team to high performance and professional growth. Ensure 5S program is implemented and maintained within warehouse and shipping areas. Participate in MDI (Managing for Daily Improvement) meetings and ensure timely and accurate communication of information relevant to department. Oversee production planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and balance level of manpower and equipment/machine requirements while minimizing excess material carrying and overhead costs. Ensure all material and inventory tasks are completed in a timely and safe manner.
Safety
Through implementation of the Pregis Production System, 7 Elements of Safety program, partner with the rest of the site to drive and sustain a world class safety culture.
Quality
Fully support the Pregis Production System Quality Management System. Manage investigations and resolve problems from material shortages, damage, or overages. Review Logistics based quality complaints and determine root causes/corrective actions. Ensure root causes are addressed.
Customer Focus
Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained to achieve on-time deliveries and meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying and transportation costs. Manage setup and maintenance of internal stocking agreements.
Financial Management
Understand Plant P&L and main drivers to financial performance. Work with finance, sales, customer service and operations teams to develop and drive programs that improve results. Manage cycle count program and physical inventory events. Manage and resolve slow moving / inactive inventory and develop plans to avoid write-downs. Manage / Monitor labor utilization and overtime in shipping and warehouse areas and take quick action to correct excessive labor costs.
Essentials
Manage and ensure employees are compliant with attendance, vacation, FMLA, vacation coverage, and labor time clocks; provide timely approvals. Conduct Performance reviews on a regular basis Manage Dayforce activities, approve labor and vacations for employees in a timely manner. Manage company’s risks and liabilities while conducting disciplinary action. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Material Management, Supply Chain, other related field, or equivalent industry experience, preferred. Minimum 5 years in people leadership role, required. APICS or other relevant certification, preferred. Certifications/Licenses in Supply Chain disciplines and/or related fields a plus. Must be highly analytical and good at solving complex problems. Experience with ERP systems. SAP knowledge a plus. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Hands on, detail oriented, committed to safety and accuracy. Strong verbal and written communication skills and cross-functional collaboration skills required. Strong work ethic, positive attitude with ability to adapt to change. Position must be based in the Visalia, CA facility
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’s total compensation package. Compensation also includes a competitive benefits package and may also include bonuses, and other on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is estimated to be $100-$130K.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion
We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.
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