Materials Manager Mill Products

Job Summary:

The Materials Manager directs, and coordinates activities concerned with the production of titanium products through direct interface with customers/vendors and in-house personnel.  This role involves managing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the expedient flow of parts through the manufacturing processes to satisfy the customers’ delivery requirements.  Coordinates plant production activities with procurement and manufacturing departments.

• Balancing supply versus demand each month; identifying areas where the segment is out of balance and proactively recommend options/scenarios to align across functions
• Coordinating and aligning with Factory Leaders to understand the rough-cut capacity of assets by product family
• Managing the standard product process; this includes leading the identification of standard products, reviewing non-standard products, and monitoring and reporting compliance to the standards product catalog
• Address product mix issues in effort to maintain customer schedules while reducing inventory inputs
• Maintain existing capacity models and drive a transformative design 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, not limited to:

• Communicates with Commercial/Marketing team concerning requirements, talks with them regarding other customer service-related concerns, and answers any other questions.  
• Acts as liaison between Howmet’s customers and manufacturing and support teams.  Communicates customers’ requirements and concerns.  Acts as the customer intermediary to ensure specifications are met and delivery is timely. 
• Develops master schedule to establish sequence and lead-time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or orderbook.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Ensures item master and BOM accuracy in the manufacturing system to drive accurate MRP data.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Coordinates delivery schedule and other supply chain activities
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems based on synchronous manufacturing principles.
• Prepares production reports as required.
• Analyzes physical inventory and works in a cross-functional capacity to enhance inventory turnover
• Participates in activities around annual physical inventory.
• Oversees the raw material line of balance process 

Skills and Abilities:

• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Leadership —willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Demonstrated ability to train, develop, and motivate subordinates
• Negotiation — Experience in bringing two or more people with differing viewpoints together to meet a mutually beneficial outcome.
• Strong Financial Literacy —knowledge of financial principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Integrity — being honest and ethical.
• Stress Tolerance — ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Disciplined Execution — ability to hold the team accountable through daily execution to the plan. When required, he/she will need to be able to dive into details to ensure operational success.
• Written and Verbal Expression — ability to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing so others will understand.
• Active Listening — willingness to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work — ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work results.

Education:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Engineering, Business Administration or related field from four-year college or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years minimum experience in plant operational management and/or an equivalent large segment of a business.
• Excellent communication skills (presentations, verbal and written)
• Highly knowledgeable with production planning concepts such as MRP, MRP II, ATP, CTP etc.
• Thorough understanding of Budget responsibility
• Exceptional analytical and conceptional thinking skills
• High level of competency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment. eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Access database experience a plus
• ​Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years-experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Heavy manufacturing experience
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification
• Master’s degree from accredited institution
• Experience in an organized (Union) environment
• SAP experience