Job Summary (include Context and Environment) | |
Daily and ongoing responsibilities include: planning/scheduling all production, raw material, and finished goods for the Mobile plant through the SAP MRP system. Position will plan, procure, purchase and schedule all requirements while meeting inventory targets. Jobholder will have contact with procurement and vendors on a daily basis for order placement and work with suppliers to obtain optimal scheduling and service for packaging and raw materials. The jobholder will manage a contract distribution center with 4 employees. Other contacts include: Supply Chain Managers, Demand Managers and Planner, Business Managers, Customer Service, Sales Team members, Plant Production Leaders, Rail Road representatives, and Warehouse supervisors and operators. Position will report finished goods and raw material inventory as well as other Logistics metrics. Jobholder will review and analyze open orders to ensure the planned packaging runs satisfy the needs of our domestic and international customers. Strategic responsibilities include: coordination of internal site-site (Arkema) raw material purchases and transfers. Drive development of raw material annual plan to meet budgetary requirements. Drive development of new product raw material and WIP material strategies including required amounts and storage requirements (i.e., PEKK). | |
Essential Duties & Responsibilities with % Breakdown: | |
Logistics Operation Activity - 80%
Complete performance reviews and development plans for all direct reports. | |
Minimum Qualifications and Education Required | |
Min Years of Experience | 5 Years direct or indirect management of people in a manufacturing environment |
Education and area of focus | BS Degree in Business Administration or 10 years of experience in the planning and manufacturing area |
Certifications/Trainings: | N/A |
Competencies -Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs) | Strong interpersonal, managerial, organizational and communication skills. Knowledge of materials management, supplier quality and performance requirements, understanding of the productions processes, SAP and S & OP process. Knowledge of business methods and procedures and the use of MRP. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Team player who can function efficiently across all departments within the plant. Open minded to a fluid work environment. Strong organizational skills in addition to practical knowledge and experience. Ability to respond/adjust/adapt to critical situations and deadlines, this job has a direct impact on production and inventory. |
HES Requirement - All Jobs | -Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements -Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.) -Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents Job location is in the Mobile Plant with contact through Administration. Various tasks take place in plant warehouse and production units for inventory verification. HSEQ Responsibilities * Comply with the HSEQ Policy. * Comply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements as made known by the site and by the business unit (BU). * Comply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the business unit (BU) and Arkema Inc. * Follow HES and Operating Discipline procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas. * As required, initiates and participates in Root Cause Investigations * Understands and executes Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events in the process. * Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions, aka SP, SOP, PWI, TM, to ensure productivity, quality assurance and cost effectiveness. * Review their work areas for potential losses and Report hazards to the direct supervisor. * Report Near Misses to the direct supervisor. * Report Incidents or Accidents to the direct supervisor. * Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system. |
Physical Demands/Working Conditions | Job location is in the Mobile Plant with contact through Administration. Various tasks take place in plant warehouse and production units for inventory verification. |