Materials Manager at Generac Power Systems | Berlin, United States | Rezi

Materials Manager at Generac Power Systems

Materials Manager

Generac Power Systems · Berlin, United States

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Materials Manager

Generac Power Systems · Berlin, United States

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About the Role

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

Responsibilities

  • Work with the material handling team to ensure material flow from incoming receiving/inspection to line-side presentation for production, including end-of-line pick, pack & ship.
  • Create and manage a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) database for daily operations.
  • Implement and manage daily operations using supermarkets, 2-bin Kanban, tugger routes, and point-of-use delivery in a 5S environment.
  • Manage material flow involving Work in Process (WIP) markets with pull-based replenishment linked to production scheduling processes.
  • Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures.
  • Ensure efficient and accurate materials presentation to support production operations.
  • Oversee process execution for excess and obsolete materials.
  • Manage and optimize daily warehousing operations across multiple shifts, including staging, cycle count, receiving, storage of materials, and shipping of finished goods and indirect materials.
  • Mentor and guide project team members to deliver on project/program requirements.
  • Act as a liaison or support collaborations with customers and suppliers to resolve product/program manufacturing quality issues.
  • Actively lead or participate in Failure Mode Effect Analysis teams.
  • Plan and lead refresher activities and forums for continual learning.
  • Work with the Corporate materials team on strategy and process implementation.
  • Lead Continuous Improvement events related to material flow.
  • Demonstrate personal flexibility in approach and ideas, responding positively to changes in procedures, processes, technology, responsibilities, and assignments.
  • Define resource needs and work within budget and staffing parameters to accomplish objectives.
  • Supervise the material handling team, including forklift drivers and material supervisors.
  • Interview, hire, train, coach, and develop direct reports.
  • Act as a SAP Super user within the functional area as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of progressive Operations management experience in a similar work environment.
  • Transformational leadership using lean principles and Plan For Every Part.
  • Demonstrated understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with multiple sites.
  • Ability to operate in high-mix, low-volume and high-volume, low-mix production environments.
  • Successfully manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze, think, and communicate with well-supported data.
  • Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis skills.
  • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.
  • Experience in international logistics.
  • Regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
  • Regularly required to stand and walk.
  • Occasionally required to stoop, bend, or reach above shoulders.
  • Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Regularly required to stand.
  • Frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear.
  • Regularly required to walk, stoop, crouch, bend and reach above shoulders.
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
  • Work in typical manufacturing environment conditions, including seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or byproducts.
  • Comply with assigned location PPE requirements.
  • Able to work in varying weather conditions including extreme heat, snow, and ice.
  • May be required to obtain a DOT Medical Card and drive a heavy-duty truck daily.

Skills

  • Plan for Every Part (PFEP)
  • Lean pull based systems
  • Supermarkets
  • 2 bin Kanban
  • Tugger routes
  • Point of use delivery
  • 5S environment
  • Work in Process (WIP) markets
  • Production scheduling
  • Level scheduling (heijunka)
  • Change over optimization
  • Runner/repeater/stranger replenishment
  • Inventory management
  • Warehousing operations
  • SAP
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Data analysis

Location

  • Office Environment
  • Production Environment

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 5 years of progressive Operations management experience
  • Transformational leadership

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience

About the Company

  • We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
  • For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Equal Opportunity

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.