Materials Manager

What are we looking for in our Materials Manager?

Job Title: Materials Manager

Location: Westborough, MA 01581 - Onsite Work

Bill Rate: $50-56 per hour DOE

W2 contract duration: 9+ months with possible conversion

Responsible for:
• Engineers all end-to-end Material Flows from supplier receipt to lineside delivery in order to efficiently meet production requirements
• Developing a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to document part numbers, quantities, suppliers, storage locations, part attributes, and replenishment plan
• Establish visual management systems and standard operating procedures to align production floor processes with the PFEP
• Update production spreadsheets to clearly communicate the status of each job/work order and its can-build/ factory clear-to-build status
• Communicate internally any known or potential issues that could affect production or shipments, liaise with cross-functional teams to assess progress and discuss needed plan of action and meet schedule commitments.
• Coordinate the schedule, plan, and initial staging of material/kits to all vital areas of production and test.
• Develop and standardize area supermarket replenishment plans to prevent overstocking and shortages
• Monitor the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Production Planning to ensure work completes on time to schedule.
• Creating standard operating procedures on defined work paths.
• Coordinate with shipping and receiving team to ensure materials is ready for schedule production
• Acts as primary contact for matters regarding schedule execution status and can build status based on available inventory
• 1+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related field
• Deep understanding of advanced planning strategies and replenishment processes
• Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects
• Proficient in supply chain management tools and technologies
• Proficient in SQL and data visualization to drive key insights (Tableau, Power BI)
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma process improvement methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications:
• Certified Kinaxis Author or Advanced User certification
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and process optimization
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in the supply chain and logistics space (e.g. IoT, machine learning)
• Master's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Rate/Salary: Bill Rate: $50-56 per hour DOE