Materials Manager at MI Windows and Doors LLC — Temperance, MI

Job Description

Pay Range: $99,000 - $123,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

As a member of the location leadership team, the Materials Manager will manage the Purchasing and Receiving functional areas. You will be responsible for the inventory accuracy, inventory turns, timely receiving and flow of material to the line, safety within the receiving/handling team, and preventing stock-outs.  You will also assist in tracking and reporting internal supply manufacturing costs, along with the cost of product calculations, waste costs, and month-end financial close documents.

Responsibilities

• Managing efficient and effective purchasing behavior, min/max analysis, inventory turns improvement, etc. for minimum inventory levels while still meeting material availability requirements
• Supervises site Receiving/Handling Supervisor, Buyer/Planners and others as assigned.
• Manages talent development and succession plan for team
• Inventory Cycle Counting including root cause and corrective action (BOM analysis and discrepancies, receiving and transfer errors, etc.)
• Safety training, near miss/incident root cause and corrective action, adherence to safety policies
• Ensure adherence to internal controls across, purchasing, receiving and materials handling.
• Timely and efficient flow of material within the plant inclusive of flow analysis, coordination with manufacturing leadership, equipment/storage solutions, kanbans, etc.
• Works with Quality organization to drive programs related to supplier and material quality assurance, material returns, disposition and scrap disposal
• Analyze and review purchasing, costing accuracy, and manufacturing waste.
• Support and assist in expense budgeting for materials, supplies, and other expenses.
• Work with strategic procurement team on insuring plant needs on leadtime and pricing are met, coordination of relationships and vendor negotiating for local suppliers.
• Clear x-functional communication including timely highlights of material risks/shortages, working across functions on solutions for materials flow, substitutions, etc.
• Key metrics include cycle count accuracy, receipts within 24 hours, inventory days of supply, safety incident rate, number of stock-outs
• Active member of location Management Team and participation in location Gemba Walks; Safety Committees and daily Operations Meetings.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel 10-15%
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
• APICS or ISM Certification preferred
• Three to five years’ materials management experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility
• Knowledge and ability to deploy APICS, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, and Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Excellent communication (including cross-functional), problem solving and computer skills
• Ability to multi-task and effectively motivate team members & others with diverse backgrounds
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Software and DataWorks or other operating systems as required
• Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience a plus

What We Offer

At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc virtual healthcare services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wellness Clinic

Financial Protection

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program

MITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship Disclosure:

The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the U.S. and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.