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Senior Manager- M of E Material Management

Job ID: 7964

Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road

Location: Jamaica, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Prod Planning/Invent Control

Date Posted: Jun 28, 2024

Description

Title: Senior Manager – M of E Material Management

Department: Maintenance of Equipment

Post Date: 06/28/2024

Close Date: 07/12/2024

Hay Point Evaluation: 805

Salary Range: $109,826 - $164,738

Location: Queens

Reports To: Deputy General Manager – M of E Materials

This is a Non-Represented Position.

Please note that this position has been designated as a “Policy Maker” pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics. As such, you will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement that will be provided to you by the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible oversee and manage all activities of the Material Coordinators and Senior Material Coordinators in acquiring material, parts, and components, stock, and non-stock, to maintain all LIRR rolling stock and rolling stock support equipment. It also coordinates return of non-conforming material and expedites critically needed material. This position is responsible for acquiring material in excess of $30 Million each year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Direct and oversee the activities of Senior Material Coordinators and Material Coordinators to ensure that the department receives the proper commodities, in a timely manner, to support operations. This includes placing of individual requisitions, batch-load and reconciliation/review of all Production Planning requisitions, formatting data to IT’s requirements, setting delivery schedule/qty/WH locations and identify and rectify errors in material postings.

• Review past-due invoices to ensure Material Coordinators address their match exceptions, and all non-stock receipts are posted in a timely fashion.

• Oversee tracking of non-conforming material being returned to the vendor through use of virtual warehouses and ensure resolution.

• Oversee administration of any Material Services Agreement to coordinate shipment of partial orders based on need and availability to avoid stock-out conditions.

• Direct periodic review of MofE inventory by fleet to identify potential material to be scrapped, based on consumption patterns, policy changes or no usage over time. Work with MofE and P & L’s inventory counterpart in assessing if material should be scrapped, marked obsolete or coded protect. Ensure inventory turns are within industry standards. Review requisitions in excess of $25K, as well as those items that have usage in both Planned & Unplanned warehouses.

• Liaison with LIRR and BSC Procurement departments on material issues such as aging requisitions and expediting processing of critical requisitions to avoid material shortages. Ensure that Vendor and Administrative lead times are being actively reviewed and updated by both Procurement departments.

• Oversee and manage all audits related to material sourcing.

• Oversee and coordinate the shop module process to ensure clear, efficient communication with all stakeholders consuming material and oversee communication of any issues back to vendors.

• All other duties and assignments at the request of senior management.

• Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review direct reports and approve performance appraisals. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  (A)

• Bachelor’s Degree. Demonstrated equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement, subject to approval.

• Must have 8 years progressively responsible, administrative experience relating to procurement.

• Must have 4 years’ experience managing a staff.

• Detailed understanding of LIRR procurement rules.

• Ability to work and manage effectively as part of a management team in a multi-priority environment.

• Must have demonstrated experience with data management and configuration.

• Must possess strong leadership, managerial, technical, oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient PC skills and working knowledge of various software packages: i.e., Word, Excel, MS Access, etc.

• General knowledge of labor agreements

  B)

• Additional or advanced degree.

• Detailed knowledge of LIRR MofE labor agreements.

• Detailed understanding of and experience with MofE policies, practices and budgeting cost-centers.

• Detailed understanding of roles and responsibilities of LIRR MofE management positions.

• Direct experience with software programs used within MofE (Kronos, People Soft, Maximo, LIMS etc).

  OTHER INFORMATION

  In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to, a pre-screening. assessment (i.e., physical, written and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work. history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection. process. A medical examination and safety sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.

  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

  MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

  The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.