Job Description
The Material Planning Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations associated with plant production control activities including: Parts Follow-Up, Plant Scheduling, Engineering Change Management, Inventory Records, Shipping/Receiving and Tool Stores Management. This role directly supports daily production, this individual acts as the centralized resource for Plant Production and Quality Operations, Material Logistics Management (MLM) Operations, Corporate Logistics, Corporate Scheduling, Supplier Delivery Risk Management (SDRM) and Engineering. The Material Planning Manager is also responsible for directly managing a cross-functional team of salaried bargaining and non-bargaining employees, accountable for employee hiring, training, performance and retention. The Material Planning Manager participates in and promotes lean Stellantis Production Way activities.
Responsible for Manpower Management including Salary Employee Hiring, Training, Performance, WCM Involvement and Retention
Responsible for leading Inventory Management activities including Physical Inventory Audits, Excess and Obsolete Material Mitigation Activities and Parts Record Integrity
Responsible for Managing and Mitigating Financial Transactions associated to Production Control Operations
Participates in Stellantis Production Way Lean Management activities for the Logistics Customer Service (LCS) Pillar including use of WCM tools and methodologies and the completion of kaizen projects
Leads Safety, Quality and Cost initiatives set forth by the Plant and Corporate
Interacts with all levels of the organization including bargaining and non-bargaining hourly and salary employees as well as executive leadership
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused in production control, supply chain or material handling
Ability to demonstrate lean manufacturing knowledge and application
Ability to direct the workforce and deliver results on Key Performance Indicators
Experience in resolving conflicts with professionalism and integrity
Ability to adapt and manage change to support business needs
Strong understanding of the systems and procedures related to production control, supply chain or material handling
Excellent oral and written communication skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in related field
Stellantis Production Way Logistics Pillar knowledge
Experience Working in a Unionized Environment
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement
Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work
Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits
12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth
Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More
Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
