Manager, Materials

Who is Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries. Our purpose is to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.

The Oatey family of companies are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

Our brands are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry.

Position Summary:

The Materials Manager will lead the team in successfully managing an effective material flow for the manufacturing facility to ensure inventory accuracy at all times. The functions include warehousing, inventory control/logistics, scheduling, and material planning.

Position Responsibilities:

• Direct the establishment and accurate maintenance of correct inventory levels, which includes well-configured, effective, and efficient inventory, planning, and purchasing systems as well as identifying a measurement process to effectively track key process indicators for procurement, scheduling, and inventory management/maintenance.

• Implement procedures, processes, and daily activities to establish continuous improvement, supplier alliances, inventory planning strategies, supplier-managed inventories, decreased lead times, order qualities, and Kanban activities.

• Establish accurate critical inventory management data and ensure the data accuracy is continuously maintained for all critical inventory.

• Manage the execution of scheduling activities to include communication protocols, processes, standard operating procedures, and effective training and utilization by all required associates.

• Manage and ensure the materials department associates have and maintain the proper skills and level of performance to support the new systems, processes, procedures, and measurement tools to provide and monitor accurate inventory and inventory data.

• Identify potential issues associated with maintaining and improving supply chain metrics (fill rates, plan attainment, OTD) and driving resolution amongst cross-functional teams. (Production, procurement, compliance, distribution).

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of continuous improvement planning systems, purchasing, and scheduling.

• Demonstrated Project, Program, Process Development, Implementation, and Management abilities.

• Excellent system capabilities to include Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.

• Proven capabilities to plan and manage multiple priorities/projects and generate results in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.

• Strong level of proven department management and business acumen.

• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated team and individual leadership skills: decision-making, analytical, team building, and organization skills.

• In-depth interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to relate to all types of people; demonstrated trust and integrity.

• Robust ability to effectively interact with all levels of associates within the organization to make a positive impact on the operation.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities to include the successful implementation and maintenance of the identified corrective action(s).

• A strategic individual with good judgment and strong ethical standards.

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field. Relevant work experience in lieu of degree.

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!

Why Oatey?

• At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.
• We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else.
• We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion - acknowledging, valuing, and leveraging the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates.
• Our vision is to continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard.
• Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates.
• Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Unlimited time off for salaried Associates
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Cash Profit Sharing (discretionary)
• Health Insurance for our associates’ averages $100 or less a month (single coverage)
• Generous benefits including up to $2,880 company contribution to Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with a 5% company match
• Tuition reimbursement in an environment that encourages advancement
• Associate well-being benefits including CALM App and robust EAP offering
• Recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.