Inventory & Scheduling Manager

Position Summary:

Primary focus of this position is to plan, organize and schedule customer orders and materials which assures the most effective return on resources. Assures attainment / customer fulfilment and machine and people optimization. Ensures material and resources are available to meet customer demands.

Job Responsibilities:

• Schedule Plant One for optimal customer delivery & satisfaction, machine utilization and resource management.
• Maintain the Plant 1 warehouse and attending resources (direct reports) to optimize inventory, space utilization and efficiency.
• Manage and optimize all pertinent databases, including inventory to ensure reliable reporting of operational information.
• Ensure plant schedule is optimized to meet customer requirements while minimizing scrap and minimizing product changeover.
• Responsible for cost controls and optimizing processes related to material forecasting and usage, production output, labor cost, staffing requirements and duty assignments, scrap rate, change-over times, etc. to ensure all activities are value added as part of optimized plant operating costs.
• Establish/maintain effective working relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Successfully partner with purchasing and supply chain personnel for proper processing of materials.
• Ensure that established policies, rules and regulations and procedures are followed.
• Maintain a positive attitude and display good work ethic by modeling appropriate behaviors.
• Participate in maintaining the plant through good manufacturing processes (GMP) and good safety practices.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all department processes and equipment towards effective problem solving and troubleshooting.

Behavior Traits – Key Performance Factors

• Excellent detail orientation and math skills
• Strong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills
• Must enjoy working in a change management environment with a high degree of flexibility.
• Ability to work in a chaotic environment by bringing order to systems and processes
• Proven ability to effectively lead change through strong interpersonal skills and by developing influential relationships at all levels within the organization; high energy, passion for excellence, and ability to train / teach / coach and motivate others.
• Ability to build energy and enthusiasm around the complete adoption of good manufacturing principles, including but not limited to visual manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean, process simplification by proactively working with personnel at all levels and in cross-functional teams.

Education / Qualifications / Background Requirements:

• Preferred technical college education or equivalent experience in highly quantitative, databased manufacturing environments.
• Strong math and analytical / problem solving skills. Must have strong Excel skills.
• Exhibits a “can do” / “lead by example” attitude with willingness to learn, take on responsibilities and challenges independently and within a team.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills combined with ability to interact with and provide guidance to colleagues at all levels.
• Experience working in a fast-paced management and managing multiple shifts and manufacturing personnel
• Other key skills: attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks, results and dead-line orientation, prioritization & goal setting, time management skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Capable of lifting 50+ pounds unassisted
• Able to work / stand for extended periods of time
• Climb stairs, crouch, kneel, bend

Urgently Hiring

Competitive compensation and benefits available.  For potential consideration, please forward your resume today in MS Word or pdf format to fevans@amcorplastics.com EOE