Materials Manager Details

Materials Manager

Cepheid - Lodi, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Title: Materials Manager
Job Location: Stockton B1
Date Written: 09/13/2021
Written By: Muhammad Essa
Job Profile (Level-Job Family): M2

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides daily direction and leadership to stockroom supervisors and material handlers
Delegate and assign tasks, targets and evaluating the workload of the staff.
Conduct regular 1-on-1s, create performance objectives and development plans
Organizes and ensures all required training activities for the stockroom department are completed on-time
Accountable for the safe operation of all equipment, including forklifts, hand tools, and other equipment in the operation
Provide recommendations for personnel requirements including involvement in recruitment and selection process within the stockroom department
Accountable for staffing, training, motivation and leadership within the stockroom department
Ensures that orders transacted are verified against pertinent documentation
Establishes and maintains procedures for determining and meeting company and customer delivery commitments by handling materials, providing labor, and effective use of time
Recommends and assists in implementing operating procedures and promotes continuous improvement within the Stockroom operations
Define KPIs where necessary (ideally through internal or external benchmarking), analyze process performance and suggest process improvement or user training
On Time Delivery: Responsible for researching missed or late shipments/staging for production lines
Inventory control: Research/reconcile end of day cycle count variances
Install and Facilitate Visual & Daily Management at Gemba
Facilitate and lead PSP Teams in everyday Problem Solving (e.g., Gemba DIVE Teams and support development of Monthly KPI PSPs)
Follows stockroom methodologies for material using the proper SOP and takes ownership of process documentation creation, changes and periodic review
Resolves emergency issues for expedited deliveries to the customer
Accountable for ensuring the stockroom operation is audit ready 24x7. Readily takes action to implement effective countermeasures and monitor sustainment of audit findings
Ensures a safe working environment exists consistent with OSHA and company policies
Perform other tasks as necessary and assigned by management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education or Experience (in years):
Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience preferably within an FDA-regulated/Life Sciences company OR
Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience preferably within an FDA-regulated/Life Sciences company

Knowledge and skills:
In-depth knowledge and experience with SAP WM/eWM modules
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentation skills
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams and MS Project)
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural, international environment
Strong financial and business acumen
Ability to demonstrate good judgment in decision-making
Articulate, self-motivated and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Healthcare/Diagnostics/Life Sciences experience required
Must have strong organizational skills with ability to manage deadlines and prioritize workload and make adjustment to meet business needs.
High tolerance for ambiguity

Physical requirements/abilities:
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth warehouse environment
May be asked to lift up to 25 lbs.
Work may involve repetitive arm/wrist motions

Other:
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (optional):
APICS certification
Lean/Six-Sigma Certification

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The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria and general work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job.

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