Water technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and, as a leading global water technology company, A. O. Smith Corporation is at the center of the trend. We are a $3.2 billion company with 145+year history and more than15,000 employees. With manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, India, and Europe, A. O. Smith has the global reach to serve customers worldwide. A. O. Smith iscommittedto continuous improvement, not just in ourfactories and processes, but in ourpeople.
Recognizedby The Tennessean as one of the top Nashville Workplaces, Lochinvar (a business unit of A. O. Smith)is the leading producer of energy-efficient boilers, water heaters, pool heaters and commercial package systems. Lochinvar has a strong reputationforquality and customer service,which allowed us to achieve double digitgrowth for more than30 years.
Primary Function
Responsible for overall materials strategy development and implementation to meet manufacturing objectives. Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in Production and Supply Planning, Inventory Control, Receiving and storage of raw materials. Works cross-functionally with other Departments for Manufacturing Execution in support of existing and new products.
Responsibilities
Oversee SI&OP for supply planning based upon strategy goals to support customer requirements, inventory planning, company objectives for firm and forecasted demand.
Mentorand supportdirect reports for Production Planning, Inventory Control and Supply planning. Providing clear expectations and measureable goals for growth and development.
Lead SAP enhancements for Materials team that can have significant impact on performance in support of the end user and overall business process.
Respond to Customer Service and Sales Department requests in a timely manner. Be an advocate for the customer.
Ensures the preparation and communication of weekly and daily production schedules for all assembly plant, tank plant and support departments. Monitor conformance to schedules and component material delivery to assure that we are able to meet customer's expectations in a lean manufacturing environment.
Coordinatewith Production and Supply planning on the timely maintenance of Production Orders, Purchase Orders and changes in support of business needs for customer support. Ensuring that system parameters are followed.
Maintains optimum inventory levels of Finished Goods, WIP and Raw materials to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements. Minimize surplus or obsolete inventories.
Provide direction and oversight to assure inventory accuracy objectives are achieved through cycle count procedures, root cause analysis and timely corrective actions. Assure that we continue to avoid shutting down for an annual physical inventory. Follow Global requirements for reporting and monthly coverage for Audit.
Build on-going relationships with key suppliers as partners. Direct and support the implementation of a comprehensive supplier strategy to assure that we achieve quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Support supply base continuous improvement in quality, on-time delivery, lead-time reduction and total cost productivity. Hold suppliers accountable for performance targets.
Responsible for the cleanliness and efficient organization of storage areas.
Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability for Supply Review. Recommend, as appropriate, long-term commitments to take advantage of market conditions.
Responsible for the health and well being of Materials Department employees recognizing that people are Lochinvar's most important resource. Work directly with the Human Resource Manager to determine, address, and evaluate safety concerns and issues.
Lead by example to drive a quality mind-set throughout the organization. Assure that business processes are established and followed for both office and plant employees that maintain a no-defect forwarding principle.
Qualifications
Supervisory experience in a manufacturing/assembly plant environment
7+ years of experience in materials management position, which includes expertise in Supply Chain Management, Material Sourcing, Logistics Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university
SAP experience in a discreet manufacturing environment;SAP implementation experience highly desirable but not required.
Demonstrated success of continuous improvement with lean manufacturing techniques (e.g. water spider, lean inventory planning strategies, 5S, Kanban, etc.)
Physical Requirements
We Offer
Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
