Job Information
Knowles Precision Devices Materials Manager in SANCHEZ TABOADA, Mexico
Materials Manager
Department: Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Mexicali
Reporting To: General Manager
Description
Supervises the planning, purchase and handling of material for the different areas of the company; as well as shipments of finished product from all areas and warehouses
Key Responsibilities
Supervise, assist and support purchasing personnel in the processes where it represents complications.
Supporting sibling companies with information, follow-up, projects, etc.
Responsible for following and enforcing procedures applicable to the materials area.
Work with other managers to find solutions to problems and follow up on issues/needs related to the department.
Supervise the different areas of the Materials department, Warehouse and Shipments
Conduct salary reviews and evaluations of department personnel
Participate and assist in the coordination of the annual warehouse audits
Coordinate special projects related to the area
Serve as liaison with the systems department for implementation of improvements/changes to our programs
Participate in Staff meetings and decision making
Conduct supplier evaluation program according to ISO requirements by updating files and sending periodic reports to supplier
Ensure that department personnel receive the required training according to their position and current standards.
Monitor/analyze metrics pertinent to the department such as cycle counts, inventory turns, on-time deliveries, vendor deliveries etc.
Evacuate in case of emergency and head count of personnel in charge.
Report via email to immediate supervisor any important departmental information, such as: discontinued or missing materials, problems with any of the suppliers, relevant situations of any of the department members, etc.
Review/monitor obsolete or slow moving materials.
Oversee that all department personnel comply with safety regulations such as the use of PPE.
Oversee compliance with 5S program in Materials areas
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field
100% proficiency in English
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience:
5 years in a similar position
Purchasing and/or materials planning
Personal Attributes:
Leadership
Empathy
Commitment to the company
Detail Oriented/Adaptability
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.
