MP&L Manager

We are looking for a MP&L Manager to join our location in Van Wert, OH. The primary responsibility will be oversight of the material planning, logistics, and control processes in our facility that supplies parts primarily to the commercial vehicle industry. The MP&L Manager acts as a liaison with the customer and is responsible for the planning and delivery of our products in a timely and efficient manner.

What you will be doing:

• Represent client as the primary customer service contact to the customer
• Work with Production Manager to develop production plans and forecasts
• Work with Engineering Manager on product launch, BOM and engineering change coordination
• Work with Quality Manager to support customer satisfaction initiatives and vendor base measures
• Work with Plant Controller to verify and develop solutions to inventory control challenges as needed
• Lead and Develop MP&L team members, including but not limited to those tied to warehousing and production planning functions
• Direct plant purchasing/vendor releasing functions.
• Monitor inventory adjustments and manage cycle count program
• Evaluate, implement, and develop MP&L related practices and procedures
• Approve departmental expenses, appropriation requests and participate in the budgetary process
• Maintain client's Metrics and report out on weekly/monthly/quarterly basis, including any necessary improvement action plans
• Complete regular departmental and team member performance appraisals

Deliverables:

• IATF 16949 compliance
• Customer Delivery ratings
• Premium freight
• Inventory turns/DOH
• Cost Management to the approved budget
• Safety, housekeeping, UAW contract compliance

What you will bring along:

• Bachelor s Degree, ideally in Supply Chain Management or a similar field
• Five years of similar experience in MP&L
• Proven experience as a servant leader and as a proactive participant in the development of team members
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment that allows for individual differences, provides for individual growth, and empowers team members.
• Ability to identify urgent, emerging, and potential future challenges, develop alternative corrective actions, and acquire buy in from necessary team members/levels of leadership for the purposes of successful, efficient, and sustainable implementation of corrective actions.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle processes (EDI, PPAP, etc.).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and bills of material.
• Experience with MRP and scheduling systems (SAP).
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical & mathematical skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.

What will set you apart:

• Leadership experience
• Experience developing team members
• 5+ years in complex and fast-paced manufacturing facilities
• Inventory control experience.
• Knowledge of SAP

Relocation Expense provided for qualified candidates