IPS - AkroFire is seeking a Manager, Materials to oversee activities related to internal materials management processes including; planning, scheduling, material handling, stockroom, shipping, and receiving. Ensures the fiscal financial plan and optimum cost effectiveness, while aligning tasks with company policy and procedures.

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components focused exclusively on high-value end markets in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy and industrial. The group consists of 8 highly respected brands; AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, and Swift Textile Metalizing (STM). Our product range includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings.
Job Accountabilities:

• Effectively manages and develops staff for the Materials Function and oversees the related activities
• Ensures a steady flow of work is maintained through the manufacturing areas with proper routing, scheduling, dispatching and expediting of materials, including follow-up of work in process
• Ensures data integrity in ERP system (Epicor) and drives strict adherence to system and standard processes
• Manages cycle count processes to ensure accurate inventory counts
• Drives efficiency of picking and material delivery functions
• Oversees Kanban processes and continuously improves
• Sets team's goals and objectives to achieve the functional, departmental and businesses objectives
• Maintains surveillance over all materials, functions, and work in process, according to established rules and policies
• Identifies roadblocks and inefficiencies in business processes and make improvements to ensure requirements are met efficiently
• Ensures general safety, compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company requirements
• Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs
• Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.

Job Requirements:

Education: Post-Secondary Degree in related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
Years' Experience: 7-10 years or more of relevant experience
Skills:

• Extensive experience in materials management and a successful track record with leading employees
• Proficient in recognizing and solving complex and challenging problems from established operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Selects and uses applicable methods, procedures and standards to meet targets independently
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing
• Extensive experience in ERP systems, preferably experience with Epicor
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal skills to drive tasks to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management tools

Benefits:

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.