Job Description
Day to Day:
A large Client of Insight Global is looking for a Material Manager to work out of their Bradley, IL facility. The Material Manager will be leading a team of about 18 colleagues (2 direct reports) between 2 facilities. The Materials Manager will perform complex or difficult work that focuses on managing production to optimize the use of resources and meet production schedules and standards including: planning and controlling production schedules and coordinating with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials; estimating and scheduling the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process; and/or researching, evaluating, and recommending changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance organization's production capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyze, plan and control detailed and complex production schedules.
* Consults and influence material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials.
* Based on analysis, schedules the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for advanced production process.
* Research, evaluate, and recommend changes to advance and complex production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance organization's production capabilities.
* Drive service optimization for manufacturing products at a site level.
* Provides input and influence for manufacturing operation excellence, managing advanced and complex operational issues to conclusion.
* Quickly and professionally adapt priorities in a constantly evolving environment based on demand and value.
* Trains and mentors other analysts.
* Managing projects or processes as needed.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience
Must Haves:
* 5+ years of Management experience within Manufacturing Logistic
* Experience running root cause analysis
* Deep understanding of data analytics
* Rudimentary understanding of Lean Methodologies
* Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel
* Should be able to deeply explain how and why they used root cause analysis and data analytics in past roles.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Pluses:
* Deeper understanding of Lean Methodologies
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.