Materials Manager

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world’s leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.

Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!

We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.

POSITION SUMMARY: Materials Manager is responsible for providing facility supply chain leadership including production scheduling, capacity planning, materials requirement planning (MRP), inventory management, logistics coordination and customer service. Also responsible for maximizing product availability and customer service while optimizing raw, WIP, and finished goods inventories and for maintaining systems data integrity. Manages performance and development of department personnel.

Job Responsibilities :

• Setting up new projects, including but not limited to part numbers
• Creating Bills of Material (BOM)
• Creating routing, Master Lot Control Forms and Placards
• Printing initial Production Shop Orders for startup review and approvals
• Organizing and notify participants of new project start-up meetings
• Be part of the New Project Implementation Team for the (site) and participate in customer meetings and conference calls
• Direct contact to customer’s Materials Manager
• Confirm/ensure that the “change in materials” have been updated in the system and coordinate timing with the team including PMM Manager
• Ensure that critical set up and reporting of “ change in materials” is entered in the system and communicated to key stakeholders
• Coordinate the change in material timing by monitoring forecast changes
• Review scheduling material shortage report daily and responsible for working with the team on incoming product delivery validation
• Actively manages inventory aging, date code variances and inventory reduction plans to ensure team engagement and minimize Company exposure
• Responsible for making sure that inactive inventory is addressed and disposition is done timely throughout the team
• Participate in Scrap Meetings including verification of incoming shortages
• Monitor /track vendor compliance and act on those underperforming
• Manage the Sales Samples coordination of materials with the team and updates to the customer
• Back up for scheduling production and capacity planning at the facility
• Other responsibilities as directed by facility PM Manager and or Director.
  
  

Education, Experience & Required Skills

• Undergrad degree in Business or Supply Chain related discipline required
• 5+ years progressive development in production operations supply chain capacity
• 2+ years experience supervising employees
• Food Industry experience is preferred
  
  

Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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