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We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.
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Job Description:
AriensCo is looking for a talented Materials Leader to join our manufacturing team in Fayetteville, TN! This leadership role is responsible for driving daily and monthly operations and materials goals while championing continuous improvement in material replenishment, inventory management, forecasting, and supplier communication.
THE DAY TO DAY...
Live by and promote the Ariens Core Values and 15 Principles
Set goals, monitor progress, and ensure accountability for team
Accountable for managing resources to ensure key value stream metrics are met Inventory turns
Safety
Customer delivery
6S
Quality - Executes the disposition of all purchased material rejects
Provides supplier feedback to Sourcing and Quality Teams
Executes the SIOP process (Planned versus actual)
Execute continuous improvement throughout assigned area Lead, coach, mentor team in a continuous improvement mindset
Support new product development and engineering (PCS) projects
Existing product/process improvements
Problem-solves and implements corrective actions for the root causes of all material related issues
Customer satisfaction
Shop Floor Management
Develop and sustain Plan for every part process (PFEP) Material space requirements and Kanban creations
Material action triggers
Location maintenance
Manage and create tools to ensure compliance of systems
Execute training, coaching and direction for development of team members TWI training
Gemba walks
Problem solving
Use of lean tools
Training Matrix
Accountability boards
Leader standard work
Pull systems
Manage the process to issue signals to suppliers to deliver material to assigned areas. (kanban, forecast, visuals, purchase orders, etc)
Control the creation of serial numbers for finished goods and maintains product history
Determine production schedule and capacities to fulfill customer orders
THE QUALIFICATIONS.. .
High School Diploma required; Associate degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Minimum of 5 years related operations; previous lean and materials experience
Strong analytical background
Robust Excel skills and experience
Demonstrated leadership, coaching and development of people
WORKING CONDITIONS...
On-site in manufacturing environment with frequent presence on the production floor
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About AriensCo
Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.
Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive…