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Materials Manager

Requisition ID:  117466
Business Unit:  Services & Support Miami Group (3515)
Location: 

Miami, FL, United States, 33178

 

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Meggitt, a worldwide leader in aerospace, defense and selected energy markets. We believe in our vision of ‘Enabling the Extraordinary: To Fly, To Power, To Live”.

These core values – teamwork, integrity and excellence – are what have allowed us to become the company we are today.   With facilities worldwide, Meggitt draws on over 160 years of expertise to enhance the lives of people across the globe.

 

Job Designation

The Materials Manager oversees activities related to the purchase of material, material control, inventory control, shipping/receiving and stores functions. Ensures the fiscal financial plan and optimum cost effectiveness, while aligning tasks with company policy and procedures.
 

Job Core Responsibilities

  •  Effectively manages and develops staff for the Materials Function and oversees the related activities
  •   Ensures a steady flow of work is maintained through the manufacturing areas with proper routing, scheduling, dispatching and expediting of materials, including follow-up of work in process
  •  Sets team’s goals and objectives to achieve the functional, departmental and businesses objectives
  •  Maintains surveillance over all materials, functions, and work in process, according to established rules and policies
  •  Identifies roadblocks and inefficiencies in business processes and make improvements to ensure requirements are met efficiently
  •  Maintain the lowest possible net inventories and assure economical make/buy decisions
  •  Ensures general safety, compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company requirements
  •  Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs
  •  Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
  •  Other responsibilities as assigned
  •  Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
  •  Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Job Specifications

Education: Post-Secondary Degree in related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectation

Certification: Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field

Skills: 

Extensive experience in materials management and a successful track record with leading employees
Proficient in recognizing and solving complex and challenging problems from established operating procedures and/or scientific methods
Selects and uses applicable methods, procedures and standards to meet targets independently
Effective interpersonal, written and verbal skills to drive tasks to completion 
Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management tools

 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative by emailing AskHR@meggitt.com.

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