Full-Time

Materials Manager

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive parts manufacturing and assembly services

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Social Impact

Senior

Holland, MI, USA

This position is located at the Plant in Holland, MI.

Category
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management

You match the following Challenge Manufacturing's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • High School Diploma required.
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in a Materials Planner, Materials Scheduler or closely related role required.
  • Leadership experience required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred (major or concentration in Supply Chain Management/Logistics is a strong plus).
  • Experience with Plex Systems ERP strongly preferred.
  • Previous experience in automotive industry preferred.
  • Experience using GM Supply Power or Honda Web preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Order Processing – EDI and Manual
  • MRP, JRP, PRP
  • Knowledge of Kanban
  • All Shipping Activities – Scanning, Labeling, Loading, Paperwork, etc.
  • Accum Management
  • Customer Contact
  • On time delivery
  • Packaging (Returnable and Expendable)
  • Receiving Process – Standard and Subcontract
  • Track Errors
  • Production Scheduling
  • Oversees the releasing of all raw materials and purchased parts
  • Capacity Analysis
  • Responsible for all Warehouse(s) Organization – Raw, Purchased, WIP and Finished Goods
  • Maintain defined inventory levels – reporting those levels out as required
  • Cycle count inventories to ensure accuracy of 90% plus
  • Ensure adequate inventories are maintained so Production can operate without stoppages.
Desired Qualifications
  • Has high standards of performance for self.
  • Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
  • Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
  • Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
  • Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
  • Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
  • Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.
  • Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
  • Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.
  • Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
  • Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
  • Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
  • Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

View

Challenge Manufacturing focuses on high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes for the automotive industry, providing services like automated assembly and various welding techniques to Tier 1 automotive manufacturers. The company stands out from competitors through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which encourages employee ownership and collaboration. With around 3,000 employees and 1,500 industrial robots across twelve locations, Challenge Manufacturing aims to be the leading global supplier of automotive structures while upholding its core values of Safety, Ownership, and Teamwork.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Walker, Michigan

Founded

1981

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for EV components benefits Challenge's high-precision assembly capabilities.
  • Lightweight material trends create opportunities for Challenge's advanced stamping and welding.
  • Industry 4.0 technologies enhance operational efficiency in Challenge's automated assembly lines.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from low-cost countries pressures Challenge's pricing and margins.
  • Adapting to EV production demands may challenge Challenge's current processes.
  • Semiconductor shortages impact automotive production schedules, affecting Challenge's demand.

What makes Challenge Manufacturing unique

  • Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes.
  • The company offers a unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for its employees.
  • Challenge Manufacturing has a global presence with 12 locations in North America and Asia.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Basic Life

Voluntary Life

LTD

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Challenge Incentive Program

Paid Time Off

ESOP shares

Company News

Business Wire
Oct 17th, 2023
WhiteHawk Capital Partners Provides Senior Term Loan Facility to Challenge Manufacturing

WhiteHawk Capital Partners, LP announced it has entered into an agreement with Challenge Mfg. Company, LLC to provide a senior term loan facility.