Materials Manager

Full Time
Allentown, PA
Posted 1 day ago
Job description

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future?
At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions.

Job Description

Job Information
Job Profile Name:
Materials Manager
Job Code
2819
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Classification
Job Family
Manufacturing
Reports to (title only):
Plant Director
Comp Grade
16
Location:
Allentown
Job Description
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.
Position Overview:
Responsible for managing all aspects of customer order fulfillment. Utilizes SAP systems to maintain control and accuracy of all goods inventories, procurement, production planning, scheduling, deliveries, etc. Manages warehouse functions including shipping, receiving and transportation functions. This position is also responsible for developing and managing local customer relationships
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Escalates customer complaints relating to quality to the appropriate management when necessary.
  • Works closely with the Corporate Supply Chain team to establish and implement optimized capacity and inventory plans
  • Establishes and implements methods and best practices related to production scheduling, inventory management, warehouse management and material control
  • Owns the plant production schedule, ensuring customer requirements are met and alignment with capacity plan and inventory targets
  • Coordinates expediting and lead-time reduction activities to achieve customer expectations and support industry best-in-class production lead time
  • Communicates potential shortfalls in stock to meet customer demands to Manchester Supply Chain team and assists in resolving shortages
  • Monitors raw material consumption, develops plans to maintain production needs, identifies and addresses any issues to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Orders raw materials including resin, preforms, pallets, tier sheets, and top frames
  • Purchases other materials and services from outside contractors such as forklift maintenance
  • Manages periodic physical inventory of raw materials and finished goods, and perform reconciliation of inventory as shown on SAP system
  • Promotes continual improvement and cooperation between departments by leading cross-functional workgroups to solve problems, as designated by the Plant Director.
  • Generates inventory and production reports to Business Unit, as necessary
  • Measures performance daily and weekly through analysis reports and recommends changes to improve and optimize throughput
  • Assures all plant safety and accident prevention policies are adhered to, including maintaining cleanliness in the warehouse area, maintaining a safe work environment and safe work practices, accident investigation when necessary, and ensuring any outside contractors adhere to Amcor policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Education
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Five plus years in materials or operations in a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastic injection, blow molding or packaging
  • Functional certification, such as APICS, CSCMP or comparable, is preferred
  • Proficient SAP and Microsoft Office experience
  • Knowledge and previous use of technology tools that enable production scheduling and reporting
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality customer service
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for moving materials by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
  • Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
  • Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
  • Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
  • The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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