Materials & Logistics Manager - Ftds Slp

**Job Summary**:Manages, directs and coordinates material operations. Through subordinate planner/ schedulers assures production objectives are met within cost and quality standards.**Duties and Requirements of the Job**:- Ensures a safe working environment and that everyone goes home safe every day- Sets goals, supervises and motivates planner/schedulers, customer contact representative and warehouse personnel ensure adequate and continuous control is exercised over the activities affecting quality.- Interacts with team and other department managers to resolve issues and problems concerning customers and plant operation.- Develops facility production plan and master scheduling of production through manufacturing.- Manages inventory goals and purchasing budgets.- Minimizes material handling by ensuring a ‘plan for every part.’- Develops and implements procedures and policies.- Develops and implements continuous process improvement plans.- Manages all warehouse systems to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all inventories, receipts and shipments.- Reviews debits, claims and concerns involving the OEM’s, serve as a customer contact.- Ensures TS16949 compliance for Materials area(s) of responsibility.- Fully participates in the QOS/KPI continuous improvement process.- Initiates action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process and quality system and identifies and records any problems relating to the product, process and quality system.- Performs such individual assignments as the supervisor may direct; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.- Performs those administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department, including provision for the selection and development of employees, pay administration, budget administration, setting organization goals / objectives, planning, organizing, integrating & other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.**Required Training, Knowledge, Skills and Experience for this Job**:- Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Materials Manager/Supervisor, preferably in the automotive industry.- Broad background in manufacturing technology and line operating experience.- Practical, hands on experience with warehousing and logistics.- Working knowledge of the AQP process.- Training in problem solving techniques.- Knowledge and understanding of inventory control, master scheduling, MRP and capacity planning systems.- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.**Physical Requirements to Perform the Duties of the Job**:- Regular and predictable attendance.- Nothing that would prohibit overnight or extended travel.- Ability to travel (including air travel and long automobile trips).**Working Conditions**:- Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds and frequently carries up to 30 pounds.- Maneuvers in, around, under and about factory and / or laboratory equipment on a regular and continuous basis.- Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending.- Works at telephone answering equipment, and at a computer.- Works within an automotive components manufacturing office and laboratory setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals.- May be required to travel to plant and/or customer sites worldwide.**Job Location Specific Requirements**:English proficiencyValid passport and US visa**Education**:Bachelors Degree in Management, Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.**EEO Statement**:TI Fluid Systems is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.