Job Information
Jensen Precast Materials Manager in Sparks, Nevada
Materials Manager
Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
MetalTech - Sparks, NV
Position Type
Full Time
Description
About Jensen Precast
Founded by Don Jensen in 1968, Jensen Precast has grown to be one of the largest independently owned precast concrete manufacturing companies in the United States. With corporate headquarters in Reno, Nevada, the family owned, and operated company has production facilities throughout Nevada, Arizona, California, Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii.
Jensen Precast designs and manufactures standard and custom precast concrete products to meet small to large-scale infrastructure demands. Proudly made in the USA, Jensen Precast products are used in electric, gas and water utilities; telecommunications; highway construction; retaining walls; stormwater detention and infiltration; rainwater harvesting; onsite wastewater; sewage applications; agriculture; landscaping; and more.
To learn more about Jensen Precast, visit www.jensenprecast.com .
Position Summary
The Materials Manager is based at our Sparks, NV operation, reporting to the General Manager. This position works with management team members to support the operation’s goals. The selected candidate will plan, direct, and monitor all materials planning, inventory control, storage, shipping, and receiving activities so that the operation has access to the inputs, materials, goods, and services it needs for its current and future operations.
Principle Accountabilities
Ensures the execution and management of all inventory replenishment activity utilizing such tools as Material Resource Planning (MRP), Kanban, Order Point, or other methods as needed.
Develops, facilitates, and maintains a production schedule in support of maintaining appropriate inventory levels, customer demand and make-to-order customer requirements.
Ensures the execution of inventory transactions including raw material and labor issues, purchase orders, finished goods movement and shipment.
Oversees and supervises the MRP Planner/Buyer, MRP Scheduler, and Inventory Control Specialist/Assistant.
Monitors material variances to identify waste or inefficient practices in the manufacturing process, recommends appropriate solutions and investigates inventory variances.
Oversees, facilitates, and maintains formal audits of inventory, planning data, bill of material, and inventory / production costs.
Qualifications
Position Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated history in Materials Management, preferably in an industrial setting (manufacturing, industrial, etc.). Additional candidate attributes include:
Bachelor’s degree in business, materials management, or related field.
Five or more years’ experience in a materials manager function with progressive responsibilities throughout the operations.
Demonstrated experience in materials planning, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and production planning.
Problem solving methodology and lean skills utilized for materials management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships, while working collaboratively with cross-functional business teams.
Demonstrated successful ability to organize and prioritize work to ensure timely deadlines.
Ability to function at a high level of effectiveness, flexibility, independence, and initiative without daily interaction with management.
Demonstrated agility in leading through change and ability to create and implement new standard processes.
Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
Why make Jensen Precast a career choice?
Jensen Precast pays a competitive wage with pay increases every year!
Moreover, all full time employees are eligible to participate in the Jensen Precast benefits plan where the Company pays 90% of employee only premium and 50% for dependent premium.
Also, there's a healthy 401(k) match to boost your long-term savings.
So come join the Jensen Precast team and start building for your future now!
Equal Opportunity Employer