Job Summary

The Manager, Materials at Day & Zimmermann plays a pivotal role within our D&Z Plants division, based in the Munitions Texarkana, TX location. This position operates as a critical operational liaison, ensuring seamless coordination among Program Management, Inventory, Supply Chain, Planning, Warehousing, Internal Logistics, and Quality departments. The Manager is responsible for maintaining optimal stock levels, streamlining material flow, and driving superior production efficiencies and inventory turnover rates. This role demands a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, strong communication skills, and the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks to meet or exceed both site and customer expectations. The successful candidate will demonstrate an aptitude for strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration, underpinning the achievement of company goals in a high-stakes production environment.

Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, where your expertise will directly impact operational success and customer satisfaction. The position offers an opportunity to lead material management processes that are critical to the efficiency and effectiveness of our manufacturing workflow.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Schedule Management: Design and execute comprehensive scheduling strategies for parts, commodities, and services to align with production objectives and stakeholder requirements. Engage actively in sourcing initiatives to support business goals, providing critical insights for timely procurement and delivery adherence to production timelines. (Approx. 25%)
• Lead Time and Risk Analysis: Collaborate closely with Program Management, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to build robust lead time models, assess ordering patterns, and anticipate supplier and internal process timelines. Identify and proactively address single points of failure within the supply chain to mitigate risks and ensure uninterrupted production. (Approx. 25%)
• Quality Integration and Issue Resolution: Lead the coordination with Supplier Quality, Incoming Inspection, and related departments to conduct regular evaluations of quality concerns. Facilitate informed disposition decisions and strategies that uphold punctual program fulfillment and optimize material flow. (Approx. 20%)
• Supplier Performance and Continuous Improvement: Partner with Supply Chain to support supplier evaluations through scorecard analysis, maintain comprehensive performance histories, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives targeting quality, cost efficiency, and delivery. Share insights and reports within the Munitions division on a quarterly cadence. (Approx. 10%)
• Subject Matter Expertise and Cost Analysis: Provide subject matter expertise on production supply chains, inventory control, and supplier order tracking within assigned areas. Develop detailed cost analyses and purchasing strategies that reflect product criticality, lead times, and inventory carrying costs, influencing procurement decisions. (Approx. 10%)
• Interdepartmental Workflow Optimization: Establish and refine interdepartmental Turn-Around-Times (TATs) to ensure prompt and accurate handoffs of Bills of Materials (BOMs), Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs), engineering drawings, approval documents, and related materials. Uphold service level agreements (SLAs) to facilitate efficient value chain progression. (Approx. 10%)

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Expertise: Demonstrates forward-thinking with exceptional analytical skills to resolve complex operational challenges. Proficient in technical writing, meticulous documentation, and maintaining comprehensive records.
• Metric-Driven Efficiency: Utilizes data analytics and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement, driving increased operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Industry Awareness: Maintains an up-to-date understanding of manufacturing best practices, emerging technologies, and industry trends to inform strategic decisions and innovation.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Leads by example, fostering a motivating and inclusive environment. Encourages cross-functional teamwork and empowers colleagues to contribute to shared goals.
• Financial Acumen: Skilled in cost modeling, detailed cost analysis, and make-versus-buy assessments to support financially sound procurement and inventory decisions.
• ERP Proficiency: Comprehensive experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems—especially SAP—and Microsoft Office Suite, leveraging these tools to facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities, ensuring clear and effective information exchange across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in business, management or equivalent
• 5+ years Progressive experience in shipping hazardous material, planning, and leading people, ERP use Required

Travel Requirements:

• 10% Business travel

Compensation and Benefits

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $91,600 - $137,400. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!