Manager, Materials

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders. Includes direct and indirect material.
• Appraise supplier manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements.
• Manage supplier performance to meet quality, delivery, cost requirements.
• Develop strategic continuous improvement projects in order to reduce overall supply chain costs. To include annual direct and indirect material cost reductions.
• Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.
• Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
• Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
• Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
• Set and manage appropriate inventory levels. Manage product changes, inventory obsolescence, and accuracy.
• Ensure on time customer deliveries and minimize impact on production interruptions.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree or higher education required.
• 10 years of experience in in supervising/managing supply base. Knowledgeable of support functions, including systems and logistics.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Project Management and ISO 9001/ IATF16949 procedures is required.
• Use of SPC, AQP tools and metrics to proactively identify and introduce improvement to tier two organizations.
• Proficient with the use of SPC and C.I. activities to reduce waste and prevent quality non-conformities throughout tier two supply base.
• Effective in control plan auditing and process verification.
• Experience with effective corrective action implementation and root cause evaluation, using methodologies such as: 5Y; Fishbone; 5P; 8D's; DMAIC Six Panels; and/or Six Sigma
• Proficient in public speaking skills.
• Effective presentation and communication skills when speaking in front of large groups of people.
• Experience with the IATF 16949 requirements and specific clauses for supplier monitoring and development.
• Ability to think critically and creatively in high stress situations. Must be able to work independently while maintaining a distinguished level of time and priority management.
• Management of cross-functional teams to resolve open and repeat corrective actions.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to take various teams towards data driven goals based around COQ, CAPA, and SCARS.
• Proficient problem solving and root cause analysis skills.

Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance.

The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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