MP&L Manager

Grammer is looking for a Materials Manager (MP L Manager) to join our location in Shannon, MS. The primary responsibility will be oversight of the material planning and control processes in our injection/blow molding facility that supplies parts to the automotive industry. The MP L Manager acts as a liaison with the customer and is responsible for the planning and delivery of product in a timely and efficient manner. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team environment. This individual will have an opportunity to make lasting and positive changes on our team! What you will be doing: Represent Grammer-Tupelo as the primary customer service contact to the customer Work with Production Manager to develop production plans and forecasts Work with Engineering Manager on product launch, BOM and engineering change coordination Work with Quality Manager to support customer satisfaction initiatives and vendor base measures Work with Plant Controller/accounting staff to verify/correct inventory control problems Coordinate/Supervise MP L personnel for warehousing and production planning functions Direct plant purchasing/vendor releasing functions. Monitor inventory adjustments and manage cycle count program Determine departmental practices and procedures Approve departmental expenses, appropriation requests and participate in the budgetary process Maintain Grammer Metrics and report out on weekly/monthly/quarterly basis Complete departmental annual performance appraisals Deliverables: TS 16949 compliance Customer Delivery ratings Premium freight Inventory turns/DOH Cost Management to the approved budget Safety, housekeeping, UAW contract compliance