• Job Description

  Req#: MATER003543

  The Materials Manager manages the timely materials flow through the facility, including directing purchasing, receiving, shipping, warehousing, scheduling and inventory control functions.

  Responsibilities:

  • Direct the maintenance of a perpetual inventory of raw materials, components and finished goods stored in the UGN facility.
  • Direct scheduling of machines and work stations to maximize the productivity of personnel and machines.
  • Periodically/weekly compare future production requirements against available capacity and recommend action to be taken, if required.
  • Ensure that all goods and services are purchased in accordance with company purchasing procedures and policies.
  • Monitor and control the fiscal expense budget of the Materials Department.
  • Assume a leadership role in the "TPS" and "TPM" programs.
  • Design and support all programs related to goals of cash management and inventory reduction.
  • Prepare monthly reports and QOS data.
  • Ensure FIFO is performed on all finished goods, raw materials and purchased components.
  • Maintain warehouse equipment (i.e., forklifts, racks, docks, and dock doors).
  • Act as primary liaison between UGN and customers.
  • Ensure timeliness and accuracy in all aspects of shipping and EDI.
  • Manage supervisors who supervise team members in scheduling, planning, procurement, shipping, receiving and data entry personnel in the Materials Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
  • Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (B. S. or B. A.) from an accredited four-year college or university; and five plus years related experience and/or training, including supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications--Word, Excel, Access, Microsoft Outlook, Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software and personal computer skills, especially electron ordering system.
  • Experience with EDI, MRP, MDS and ERP systems (Oracle).
  • Strong leadership skills with excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
  • Ability to build relationships with the UGN corporate headquarters as well as with Materials Managers at other UGN facilities.
  • Manufacturing industry experience required. Automotive industry experience a plus.
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing principles (5S, six sigma, Kaizen, continuous improvement, TPM, TPS)

  Founded in 1986 as a partnership between Nittoku and Autoneum, UGN is the preferred producer of high quality acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products, and a recognized leader in customer satisfaction for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America. UGN, with more than $400 million in revenue, has six locations in the United States—Novi, Michigan; Jackson, Tennessee; Monroe, Ohio; Somerset, Kentucky; Downers Grove, Illinois; and Valparaiso, Indiana; as well as a location in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico—specializing in manufacturing, research, development, testing, and service support.

  Learn more about UGN at: https://ugn.com/

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  https://www.linkedin.com/company/66127

  The Somerset, Kentucky, facility opened in 2005, and is a dynamic and fast-paced plant with more than 300 team members, all intensely focused on improving production systems and overall efficiency. UGN Somerset is a 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility, the first to produce the Ultra-Light™ acoustic carpet system. Throughout the years, the Somerset plant has received many health and safety awards, including the “Perfect Record Award” from the National Safety Council, and the Manpower Safety Partner Award. In 2011, it also was awarded the Honda Green Factory Achievement Award for Recognition of Green Factory Activities in the area of Conservation of Natural Resources.

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