Senior Materials Manager

Description

Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for over 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molded/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!

Scope of Responsibility

Join us as a Senior Materials Manager where you will be responsible for managing inventory control systems, scheduling, supplier releases, and shipping/receiving within the Cascade Engineering Family of Companies (FoC). You'll be challenged to support capacity and supply chain teams while driving process improvements across key performance indicators (KPIs). In this role, you'll also work to analyze data and report insights related to supply chain projects, while also leading the team of Schedulers, Inventory Control Coordinators, and Shipping/Receiving leaders.

Location: Grand Rapids Campus

Shift: Days

Target Pay

The target starting base salary for this position is $78,855 - $128,000 (plus quarterly bonus incentive). Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Cascade Engineering considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Responsibilities

• Ensures execution of the processes and procedures of material systems within FoC plant facilities
• Standardize materials flow throughout the FoC facilities
• Responsible for materials management & supply chain KPI's in management meetings
• Drive KPI standardization utilizing:
  • ABC definition and Inventory accuracy
  • Inventory Metric
  • On time Delivery & ASN Accuracy
• Communicates regularly with the Purchasing and Operations teams to ensure customer requirements are met
• Understand FoC capacity planning functions and support team as needed
• Promotes alignment by understanding and communicating customer needs and requirements throughout the organization including the Demand/Capacity Planning Manager
• Leads, mentors, and develops supply chain team member's skills within the organization
• Oversees inventory control results to ensure current processes meet the organizational needs
• Support supply chain and scheduling functions with training and mentoring as needed
• Drive process improvements across the supply chain department FoC
• Support and collaboration with CES regarding PFEP
• Minimize inventory write-offs by implementing best practices and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Actively participate in various Supply Chain projects by furnishing data analysis and reporting support needed for various projects
• Be a strong team player capable of working cross functionally and driving operational efficiency and superior customer service by tackling complex problems
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Culture Bearer

• Understands and supports the values of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
• Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity
• Values people regardless of their background
• Exhibits the traits of a servant leader
• Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence
• Encourages open dialogue and communication
• Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization
• Pursues Excellence

At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree with 5 years related experience or high School diploma with 10 plus year of experience/knowledge of QAD or similar ERP system. Experience should also relate specifically to the materials and/or capacity planning disciplines
• Strong oral, listening and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Must be analytical and detail oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• High proficiency in Excel required
• Extensive leadership experience with proven record

Preferred

• CES Green Flow Cell Certification
• Masters degree in related discipline

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Starting on Day 1
• Life Insurance (Company Paid and Supplemental)
• 401K with match - Starting on Day 1
• Flex Spending
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Onsite Medical Clinic
• Smoking Cessation Products and Programs

Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Hours & Scheduling
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups

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