What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Materials Management position at MacLean Power Systems?
Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.
At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.
Job Summary
Directs and oversees materials management related functions within the organization.
Job Duties
Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.
All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.
At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.
Job Summary
Directs and oversees materials management related functions within the organization.
Job Duties
- Oversee sourcing and purchasing, shipping and receiving, handling, inventory control, warehousing and transportation of goods or supplies
- Develop a strategy for ensuring that the organization has sufficient quantities of supplies to meet anticipated needs
- Maintain accurate and timely shipping/receiving records and inventory counts
- Assess departmental performance, identify weaknesses or risk and suggest operational changes to ensure the efficient supply and movement of goods
- Manage relationships with and oversee activities of suppliers or fulfillment partners
- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Has extensive experience with the concepts and principles of one or more related fields or departments
- Lead and direct the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management and termination
- Contribute to strategic planning, direction and goal setting for the department or function in collaboration with senior management
- Establish departmental policies, practices and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization
- Typically require a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience, including some prior management experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to foster teamwork
- Leadership skills
- Ability to build collaborative relationships
- Detail oriented
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.
All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.