Global Sco Manager

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Job Summary:

This is a Corporate position reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Supply Chain Operations. The Corporate Supply Chain Manager will support all global Martinrea plant locations with executing World Class Supply Chain Operations across our plants to drive KPI improvements, more robust processes for Customer Demand Management, Production Scheduling, Capacity Planning, Inventory Reduction and overall Working Capital Optimization, MRO Crib Management, Shipping & Receiving, Customer Service including Customer Scorecards and MMOG. This position is responsible to define processes as part of the Corporate Team, drive the implementation, monitor progress and evaluate the overall effectiveness of all plant Supply Chain Departments.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Supply Chain (Materials Management) or Business Administration and 5-10 years of direct Automotive Experience in the Supply Chain/Materials function
• Minimum 3 years management experience
• Extensive understanding of MRP and ERP systems, including AS400 CMS Epicor based systems
• Inventory Optimization and Reduction
• Lean Training in High Frequency Delivery Systems, Material Information Flow Charts, etc.
• Strong Leadership and Communications skills; able to drive change.
• Excellent Analytical, Problem Solving and Organizational Skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Effective time management skills

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the Supply Chain function across all Martinrea facilities
• Develop and conduct regular training and coaching to plant teams
• Establish, train, reinforce Corporate Standards, Policies and Procedures across all plants
• Develop and Implement Systems that provide for Continuous Improvement and World Class Operations
• Provide oversight (monitor, troubleshoot, measure, coach) on Container Management, Inventory Management (Optimization and Accuracy) including ERP System Setups (BOM's, Item Master, Routings, etc.) and driving SIOP process with PFEP across the Company
• Customer Scorecards and MMOG/LE (including training to the latest versions), support and training on Customer Systems and meeting Customer expectations in general supporting Customer Audits on-site.
• Provide oversight and guidance on Material Handling Equipment Acquisition, Material flow and layout, Lean, HFDS and MIFC
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement and cost reduction opportunities at a Corporate, Plant and Customer Level
• Will be working in office and plant environment where PPE must be worn
• Must be able to travel and work overtime as required

Other Specific Functions:

• Manage and co-ordinate Quarterly PI activities with all Metallic/FMG Plants
  • Review and Standardize process (MRO & Production) Counts - specifically for Year End Audit by KPMG
  • Review Inventory Accuracy and develop improvement plans with all plants (using NET and ABS)
  • Enforce use of standard analysis tool for Quarterly PI
• Oversight and support of HFDS/Supermarkets - Working with Lean Team and Plants
  • Standardize and Implement KPI's (Continuous Improvement of systems)
• Support Packaging Requirements (HFDS Optimization and New Programs)
• Standardize SCO KPI implementation in all Plants (GM Boards)
• Develop and Implement PFEP/MIFC process with all Metallic Plants
• Material Handling oversight and equipment review - eliminate waste (including proposals for new fleets/lease)
• New Launch review and support
• SCO Manpower evaluation and waste elimination (including MH Equipment)
• Oversight of Logistics and working with Corporate Logistics Manager to identify and address leakage

Benefits:

• Working in a great team environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• RRSP with company match.
• Short term and long term disability coverage.
• Supplier discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities

Here at Martinrea, our employees are our backbone. We feel bringing in new skills sets and knowledge will allow potential applicants to become great assets to the company. We look forward to hearing from applicants and giving them the opportunity to become a part of our team!