Materials Coach

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MATERIALS COACH - 3rd SHIFT (10pm-7am)

MONTGOMERY, AL - PLANT

This role is responsible for providing oversight and management of shipping and receiving of materials, materials planning, inventory control activities, and employee engagement in a Just in Time, automotive environment.

Incumbents in this classification are primarily responsible for providing day-to-day guidance and support to High-Performance, Materials Team Members regarding planning, shipping, and receiving of materials based on usage trends, trigger points and reorder quantities.

The Role:

Work will include, but not be limited to:

• Overseeing the performance of Materials Team Members (through Team Leaders) for consistent results of timely parts unloading storage, retrieval, and delivery to assigned lines.
• Enforcing Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and regulations.
• Maintaining excellent employee relations by inspiring and motivating plant staff to perform to their highest level of efficiency.
• Providing training, direction, encouragement, and motivation to the Materials Team in the execution of their daily assignments.
• Resolving team issues and collaborating to assist Team Members with problem/conflict resolution.
• Monitoring inventory levels and processing procedures.
• Overseeing the distribution of materials throughout the plant and ensuring deliveries meet plant needs.
• Providing recommendations based on adjustments to the customer's schedule including forecasting needed inventory, placing seats on hold, and filling gaps.
• Ensuring uniform systems, procedures and training are in place to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the Materials Team.
• Evaluating processing procedures and activities of the Materials Team and recommending/implementing improvements and modifications for higher efficiencies.
• Partnering to optimize warehouse space while supporting operations.
• Participating in the selection of Materials Team Leaders/Members and providing/coordinating proper training.
• Effectively developing, mentoring to give Team Members opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Monitoring maintenance of company equipment and ensuring vehicles are in good working condition- to include partnering for the coordination of availability of equipment.
• Assisting with the cycle counting process and participating in physical inventory events to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Participating in inter-departmental teams working towards continuous process improvement and elimination of waste.
• Maintaining and implementing departmental procedures to ensure compliance with TS16949 standards.

Advantages of working at Lear in the Functional Group:

• Personal Growth Opportunities
• Advancement Opportunities
• Teamwork

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in materials and/or logistics.
• Must be able to work extended periods of time and rotating shift hours.
• Must be able to get certified in forklift and other powered vehicles.
• Must be familiar with JIT Manufacturing Practices and AS400.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.