Job Description

Akkodis is seeking Assistant Materials Manager for a Direct hire with a direct client in Duncan SC 29334

Salary: $95,000 - $10,000k an Yearly (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Job Title: Assistant Materials Manager

Location: Duncan SC 29334

Duration: Direct Role

The Assistant Materials Manager is responsible for the management of material, transportation and inventory needs of the plant. Accountable for meeting monthly goals and analyzing the performance of each measurable, while administering the department in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

The Role:

• Establish the data base parameters for Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and related production software systems.
• Establish and maintain business practices, procedures and documentation that ensure control of supplier releases, incoming material shipments, receiving documents, inventory levels, material storage and movement and shipments to the customer.
• Manage the schedule variation of customer schedule changes and recovery of premium freight costs as required
• Manage and monitor the activities of subordinate’s accuracy and integrity of all materials related to record keeping.
• Monitor and measure supplier performance to ensure compliance with established quality and delivery standards.
• Manage the data and maintenance of the Bill of Material Database. This included monitoring the performance of effectively date implementation changes to Billing of material and loading of new end items.
• Minimize inventory levels on balance out parts and when appropriate, submit an obsolescence claim.
• Maintain excellent customer relations including supplier delivery performance.
• Reviews the job performance of each subordinate so that employee training and development may be utilized per Company policy.
• Document and manage supplier delivery performance which includes on time delivery, shipment accuracy, packaging issues, etc.
• Manage the Planning report daily
• Conformance to all IATF requirements applicable to position.
• Safe operation of all material handling equipment and maintenance
• Ensure timely licensing requirements and testing for all team members who operate material handling equipment
• Ensuring that all storage and racking safety standards are maintained.
• Proper maintenance and evaluation of all material handling and dock equipment
• Documentation of all material handling safety and property occurrences and corrective actions
• Supervision and performance of Material Floor Supervisors and material handlers
• Establish and maintain business practices, procedures and documentation that ensures control of standard receiving procedures and reporting Receiving discrepancies,
• Establish and maintain business practices, procedures and documentation that
• ensure control of standard shipping procedures.
• that ensure control of standard documentation and record keeping for returnable container tracking, including tracking of damaged containers and repairs
• Establish goals and action plans
• for continued reduction in the cost of packaging, material handling and departments purchase expense
• for updating and identifying improvements for Indirect Labor Tool for managing material handling efficiency
• to measure production down time caused by Material Handling and replenishment process
• for continued reduction in the cost of transportation, package handling, and piece price and inventory levels.
• Daily measurement of Truckload Utilization Management and report out to highlight potential cost savings freight mode changes
• Reviews the job performance of each subordinate so that employee training and development may be utilized per Company policy.
• Maintain compliance of all Company customs processes and procedures.
• Actively participates in Health/Safety/Environmental investigations and the 8D process in order to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution.
• Ensure required Safety Audits are complete for you and your team.
• Reporting accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies, and inform supervisor of known HSE&E conditions which could adversely affect other team members, Assets or to the public.
• Assist the plant in achieving safety goals and achieving and maintaining AMS objectives.
• EMS Job Responsibilities: Will follow and promote environmental management system compliance and commitment to resource conservation.
• EHS Job Responsibilities: Documentation of injury reports. Complete statements as needed. Participation in the Accident Investigation team. Conduct safety audits weekly, monthly. Ensure safety standards are met. Have safety audits completed on a timely basis. Complete safety related work orders. Participate in safety communications weekly/monthly events such as plant wide meeting, pre-Shift meeting, department meetings, and training exercises.
• Responsible for PFEP (plan for every part)
• Mandatory participation in all plant inventories (semi-annual)
• Assist in department where needed (projects, cycle count, department challenges)
• Working knowledge of customer specific requirements.
• Any miscellaneous duties as assigned by your Dept. Mgr.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent relevant years of experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in Materials Management.
• SAP Experience
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to (INCLUDE YOUR CLIENT’S BENEFITS HERE. THE FOLLOWING ARE ONLY FOR REFERENCE)

· 401(k) with match

· Medical insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision assistance

· Paid Holidays Off

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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