Materials Manager (DC)

Hendrickson is a supplier of truck suspension systems and components as well as an aftermarket supplier for multiple truck components to the heavy-duty vehicle market. Hendrickson has a fantastic opportunity for a Materials Manager in our facility just North of Fort Wayne, IN located in Kendallville, Indiana.

Position Purpose:

Continually strive to improve the effectiveness of the Materials teams including Shipping and Receiving functions.  

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate flow of material to ensure 100% on-time delivery to customers.
• Coordinate planning systems to exceed customer expectations.
• Direct Shop floor scheduling
• Manage the flow of material through the plant in support of lean manufacturing and effective cost management.
• Ensure that material control and material information systems are maintained to support manufacturing and balance inventory to customer demand.
• Develop/maintain proper measurement systems to ensure compliance to delivery systems.
• Continuously improve through employee development, process improvement, and elimination of waste.
• Manage subordinates who supervise approximately 10 employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the units.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

• Leadership experience in materials and purchasing or operations required
• High energy level and self motivation
• MRP use and knowledge required
• Lean manufacturing concepts, use and knowledge preferred
• Experience in production planning, production control and/or supplier scheduling required
• APICS certification a plus
• QAD experience a plus

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.