Material Operations Director

2 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom KIRCHHOFF Automotive Full time

About KIRCHHOFF Automotive

KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a leading development partner to the automotive industry. With a global presence and 30 production plants in 11 countries, we are the biggest division of the KIRCHHOFF Group.

We provide complex metal and hybrid structures for body-in-white, crash management systems, chassis applications, and cross car beams. Our core technologies include forming, CNC wing bending, joining, lightweight design, and surface treatment.

With a history dating back to 1785, KIRCHHOFF Automotive has established itself as a trusted partner to the automotive industry. We have a family-owned company culture that values innovation and quality.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Material Operations Director to join our team. This is a senior leadership role that will oversee the strategic planning and execution of material operations across all production sites.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning, inventory control, and supply chain management. They will be responsible for ensuring seamless material flows, managing inventory levels, and optimizing logistics processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Determine and/or assist in schedules required to produce customer products within negotiated timelines using computerized system.
  • Plan requirements necessary for materials; capacities for machines and labor-hours to meet production schedule.
  • Generate production schedules based on customer needs and on-hand inventories.
  • Reconcile on-hand inventories with manufacturing/distribution inventories to reduce errors.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy and levels for components, raw materials, and purchased parts through cycle counting and regular system maintenance.
  • Maintain accurate inventory storage locations and control within the facility.
  • Maintain acceptable inventory levels (turns).
  • Provide leadership for local purchasing activities.
  • Manage all aspects of Suppliers (MRO & Production materials).
  • Monitor and ensure all customer demands and ratings are met.
  • Review routings & BOM's of each component/product, part, and inventory planning data.
  • Manage all aspects of Customer Service, Shipping, and Receiving.
  • Maintain an accurate database of customers' required documents.
  • Ensure the accuracy of on-time deliveries, shipping quantities, and tagging/labeling.
  • Ensure accurate, timely electronic communication through ASN's, DDL, SMART, and Bar Coding.
  • Participate and assist in the implementation of Continuous Improvement and TS 16949.

Requirements

  • Minimum five (5) years experience in Production/Inventory Control
  • Prefer some time as a Manager/Supervisor
  • Strong interpersonal skills to lead, coach, motivate, negotiate, and build relationships
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Effective use of problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to deal with conflict
  • Ability to supervise and direct activities of employees
  • Effective use of time and project management tools
  • Good understanding of production processes and material flows
  • Sound knowledge of shipping and receiving practices, customs, and traffic laws as well as expediting regulations, e.g., plant, truck, provincial, state, customs
  • Familiar with the operation of equipment on the floor
  • Effective knowledge of MRP & ERP material systems
  • TS 16949 and ISO14001 criteria

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Company-provided life insurance
  • Supplemental accident and critical insurance

About the Location

This role is based in Manchester, UK. As a key member of our team, you will be expected to travel occasionally to other production sites and participate in global initiatives.

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