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Materials Manager

Wabtec
Kansas City, USA
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
USD 89100-126900 yearly / year
Discovered 1 months ago
Microsoft OfficeOracle/MRPERP

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  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of equivalent work experience).
  • 5 - 7 years of proven experience in materials management, inventory management, purchasing, supply chain, shipping/receiving, and production planning.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with experience supervising teams.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems effectively.
  • Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite required; Oracle/MRP systems a plus).
  • Experience in a (re)manufacturing environment, preferred.
  • Knowledge of lean principles and inventory optimization.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Oversee all material flow from suppliers, customers, and internal departments.
  • Ensure processes align with production schedules and company standards.
  • Manages the team that verifies incoming and outgoing parts for quantity, quality, and proper documentation.
  • Coordinate logistics for timely delivery and customer requirements.
  • Manage hiring, training, employee communications, performance evaluations, discipline, and terminations.
  • Provide daily direction and resolve operational challenges within the materials and production team.
  • Monitor inventory levels for components and finished goods.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies to maintain system accuracy.
  • Support transactional processes in ERP/MRP systems.
  • Maintain appropriate stocking levels for components and finished goods.
  • Adjust based on production needs and customer demand.
  • Track and manage customer-owned cores to ensure proper handling and documentation.
  • Align material flow with production plans and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Report progress and metrics to leadership.
  • Maintain constant awareness of lean principles and quality improvement processes.
  • Identify and implement process enhancements to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Work closely with production, quality assurance, shipping/receiving, and customer service.
  • Communicate priorities and resolving material-related issues.
  • Present metrics, project status, and research findings to internal teams.
  • Communicate regularly with direct team and supervisors.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
  • Occasional lifting of parts or materials up to 50 lbs.
  • Exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.
  • Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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