Materials Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

INTRODUCTION

Avo Photonics is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications. We seek a diligent, dedicated, and meticulous person who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry. The successful candidate must plan his/her own work schedule to meet project deadlines, keep multiple records, be self-motivated and detail oriented, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specifically:
- Manage Teams responsible for all materials including incoming inspection, inventory (stock room and manufacturing floor), reject control
- Lead and manage the incoming inspection process for all materials and components, ensuring timeliness and compliance with quality standards and specifications
- Communicate issues to Procurement
- Oversee inventory organization and ensure timely distribution of materials on a 24/7 basis
- Manage materials reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Conduct root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions
- Understand and control rejected material returned to the inventory room and ensure proper and timely disposition
- Partner with Procurement Manager to return rejected material discovered on production floor
- Support accounting of recovered materials
- Be highly organized and efficient at prioritizing workload

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- BS in business, accounting, operations, or related discipline
- 10 years experience with management of Materials in a manufacturing environment
- Expertise with an ERP system (SAP preferred)
- 7 years management experience of small teams
- Experience operating within an ISO9001-certified company
- Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills
- Attributes: High attention to detail, organized, able to multitask, personable, motivated, willing to take initiative

Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics because of the referral or through any other means.