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American Axle & Manufacturing

Driveline components and metal forming supplier

Manager Materials Plant

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFraser, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field is required.
  • At least five years of materials management experience in a manufacturing environment, including direct responsibility for inventory management and inventory control processes.
  • At least two years of experience scheduling and coordinating the efficient distribution of products to satisfy customer demand in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment.
  • Extensive experience analyzing inventory metrics, forecasting material requirements, and implementing inventory optimization strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) or PLEX systems and inventory management software.
  • Working experience with business-related computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, including Kaizen, lean manufacturing, and pull systems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the material handling team by training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, and disciplining associates; communicating job expectations; monitoring work; and adhering to policies and procedures.
  • Achieve materials management operational objectives by preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining materials management system improvements; and implementing change.
  • Meet materials management financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
  • Meet forecasts and current orders by overseeing production planning and scheduling systems; optimizing labor, equipment, and inventory resources; and examining and resolving schedule deviations and problems.
  • Manage inventory by determining and maintaining optimum inventory and cost levels based on PFEP inventory recommendations.
  • Store and ship products by enforcing warehousing policies and procedures, implementing inventory movement systems, maintaining transportation and shipping procedures, and examining and resolving delays.
  • Maintain a safe and secure work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
  • Provide management control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
  • Oversee API, customs, data integrity, cycle counting, and material handling floor activities.
  • Build relationships with trading partners.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least six years of manufacturing experience in the automotive industry.
  • At least two years of experience in a union environment.

About the Company

American Axle & Manufacturing

Driveline components and metal forming supplier

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) is a global Tier 1 supplier that designs, engineers, and manufactures driveline and metal forming components for vehicles. Its products include axles, driveshafts, transmission parts, and forged or cast metal components used in the powertrain. AAM serves major OEMs by integrating these parts into new vehicles and also sells OE-quality replacement parts in the aftermarket. Its focus on both traditional internal combustion drivetrains and electric/hybrid powertrains helps manufacturers bring vehicles to market and support aftersales with reliable, integrated solutions.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
Founded
1994

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