Materials Manager

MATERIALS MANAGER

WHEELING, IL

Our Materials Manager is responsible for the people, processes, procedures and related controls that deliver the efficient flow of material for our plant operation; from the time raw materials arrive at our facility, until the time finished goods are successfully received at our outbound distribution centers. We are seeking a hands-on leader who will be accountable for the design, documentation, implementation, audit and continuous improvement for all material handling processes, projects and related systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executes the Plant’s safety program by being a champion for safety.

• Proactively plans and establishes labor models and related schedules that align to business needs for a two shift production operation.

• Designs, implements and maintains receiving processes, procedures and related controls that minimize dock to stock time, allowing for the timely receipt of material.

• Manages expected inbound Purchase Orders (PO’s) process for the facility, alerting stakeholders to late/missing deliveries and executing corrective action as appropriate.

• Accountable for proper warehouse management procedures, including warehouse space planning needs and implementation of 5S system; owns organization of all dry, cooler, freezer and yard (trailer) locations.

• Establishes appropriate on hand target inventory levels for key raw ingredient and packaging materials to minimize disruption to production output, working closely with procurement.
• Leads plant inventory management processes, procedures and related operational controls aligning with plant controller.

SHIPPING

• Designs, implements and maintains shipping/transfer processes, procedures and related controls; including reconciliation of FG transfers.

• Executes procedures and related controls for the proper configuration, palletizing, wrapping, labeling, and loading of all finished goods for transfer to Distribution Center(s)

• Establishes checklists for outbound transfers in alignment to our SQF and internal procedures.

TRANSPORTATION

• Executes shuttle route processes, priorities and operating activity to ensure the effective utilization of labor and equipment that align to plant needs

• Oversees 3PL provider of dedicated shuttle programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Safety first mindset
• Ability to provide clear direction and instruction in a matrix environment
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical and communication skills are required
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and strong leadership skills
• Problem solving and decision-making capabilities
• Team motivator with a high energy level and diligent work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

• A.S, B.S. or B.A. degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management.

o APICS certifications – CPIM and/or CPSC preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehousing, material handling or materials supervision in a manufacturing environment

• Previous experience both using and building processes enabled by an ERP System

• Proven record of refining business processes to drive operational improvement

• Certified or the capability to be certified on various forklift applications

COMPANY

Richelieu Foods, Inc., a Freiberger Group Company, is a leading supplier of high quality food products to the private label and food service industries. The company has locations across the Midwest with five manufacturing centers producing frozen & deli pizza, salad dressings, BBQ sauces, & other specialty sauces.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package and a 401K with company match.