Job: MATERIALS MANAGER

Accu-Fab, Inc., a contract precision sheet metal manufacturer, is seeking a Materials Manager to meet the growing needs of its business.

The successful candidate will report to the President of Accu-Fab and will be responsible for the following:
a. Lead MRP/procurement activities
b. Follow Lean principles
c. Deployment of point of use storage methods throughout manufacturing
d. Develop, coordinate and negotiate Pull/JIT and KanBan systems with suppliers
i. Coordinate with IT, accounting, engineering and manufacturing on Lean supply chain logistics initiatives
e. Negotiate metal contracts
f. Manage the following direct reports/departments/functions;
i. MRO buyer
ii. Manufacturing buyer
iii. Receiving
iv. Warehousing
v. Inventory control

We are looking for an individual that possesses the following key competencies:

• 3-5 years minimum Material Management experience in a small to medium sized manufacturing organization – CPM a plus
• Technologically literate with knowledge and experience in MRP/ERP systems
• Must possess strong Microsoft Excel & Word skills
• Experience and/or training in a LEAN manufacturing environment a plus
• Duties will encompass all aspects of internal material management controls
• Knowledge of MRP practices