Assistant Materials Manager
Louisville, KY 
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Posted 28 days ago
Job Description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:
* Utilizes Lean concepts to improve and manage warehouse based on PFEP, inventory (WIP/ FG) and improve material flow.
* Ensures controls, inventory levels and flow of materials are consistent with forecasts for manufacturing and customer service requirements.
* Coordinates with production operations, engineering, maintenance and other departments in the accomplishment of production goals.
* Prepares reports and analysis of various cost control, production, labor, quality, facility usage and other reports.
* Ensures prompt and economical receipt of materials, supplies and parts. Ensures that plant standards and requirements are met.
* Conducts studies to ensure the plant continues to operate in a cost efficient manner as technology, legal, regulatory policy and product changes are implemented.
* Performs those administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department, including selection and development of employees, employee counseling and motivation, and organization goals and objectives.
* Plans, organizes, integrates and measures the work performed within the department.
* Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications & Skills:
* Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is required. Masters degree preferred.
* 3 to 5 years of materials focus experience in a manufacturing environment.
* 5 or more years of experience in inventory or production control.
* Experience implementing Lean material management concepts preferred.
* ERP experience is required and SAP experience is a plus.
* APICS certification a plus.
* Computer skills in a Windows environment utilizing programs such as Lotus Notes, Word, Excel as well as material planning applications.
* Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and to effectively communicate with others.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
* Strong professional presence and the ability to interact effectively with customers and suppliers is required.
* High sense of urgency and the ability to excel in a high pressure environment is required.
* Must be able to work flexible hours


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.


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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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