Senior Manager Materials

Descripción del trabajo Corporate Overview Hubbell Incorporated was founded in **** and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us. Division Overview Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. Today, HPS is deeply engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes, and has been actively growing that segment of the business. HPS roots have historically been in high voltage transmission, distribution, substation, underground products used by electric utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, transportation, gas and water industries. At HPS, we build products that provide mission critical infrastructure and that deliver communications and power to millions of people worldwide. In our business, failure is not an option. Therefore, we manufacture products of uncompromising integrity and it starts with our quality policy. We hold our partners, our suppliers and ourselves to the highest standard to ensure we exceed all the technical and functional expectations of our customers. Hubbell Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Electrical, Power, and Industrial Technology. Position Overview The Materials Manager oversees the Purchasing organizations, sourcing as well as the material analysis for the Business Unit. Duties include materials planning, materials control, materials strategy and all material project initiatives. This position is also a key enabler of lean and continuous improvement in the plant. Key performance indicators for this position are inventory days, customer on-time shipping to promised ship date, vendor on time performance and managing NCMR directly with suppliers. Responsibilities Primary point of responsibility for materials management. Ensures optimization of all materials management activities including scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, materials movement, supplier performance measurement, and indirect materials management. Responsible for the implementation, support and compliance of the Materials and SIOP processes and systems to facilitate the fulfillment process from production planning to material procurement and warehousing through product shipment. Facilitates interaction with Engineering, Accounting, Marketing and Quality Assurance in support of the business's strategic goals. Develop and drive countermeasures for underperforming key processes and/or material suppliers. Provide leadership in selecting, developing and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of materials functions and Company's operating goals and objectives. Manage suppliers, materials and inventory in a manner consistent with the requirements of a Lean Six-Sigma manufacturing environment. Skills and Experience +5 years Managerial experience related to standardizing planning and subsequent execution, reducing sourcing complexity and focused in talent development. Experience with manufacturing environments. Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes. Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems. Advanced knowledge of forecasting and budgeting processes. Outstanding communication and leadership skills. Analytical mind with excellent problem-solving abilities. Expert in SAP Master in Business Administration is a plus. Education Bachelors Degree in Business #J-18808-Ljbffr