Materials Area Manager - Seneca Battery

Ensures an ongoing and smooth logistics operation with optimal use of resources. Supervises a team of PC&L associates to continually improve safety, quality, and delivery performance while collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business results.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard Duties :  

• Responsible to manage customer requirements within ERP system, create and maintain a healthy customer relationship. Direct and drive shipments to customer per schedule.

• Creates, communicates, and monitors daily production plan for assigned area.

• Manage supplier planning and inventory per production schedule and policy.

• Maintain and support inventory accuracy activities.

• Organizes material flow and inventory to reach production targets and process goals.

• Works with warehouse and operation team to assure correct material flow.

• Responsible to achieve performance indicators specific to Safety, Customer Delivery Performance, Inventory Accuracy, and Order Fulfillment to Plant PC&L functions.

• Ensures layered audits are completed and PC&L processes are being followed consistently.

• Evaluates staffing needs to optimize individual performance and job responsibilities to drive cost and efficiency.

• Execute continuous improvement activities as set by management.

• Consistently applies and executes policies and organizational standards.

• Sets a high standard for safety by executing Safety Absolutes guiding principles and ensures all equipment is routinely maintained.

• Partners with training team on training needs for PC&L associates across multiple departments on various shifts.

• Manages performance reviews and time keeping for area managed.

• Coach and develop team leaders and members while holding actions accountable.

• Analyze PC&L data and take appropriate action for continuous improvement.

• Execution of PC&L Strategies and key supply chain strategies.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Additional Information:

• Travel is occasionally required, up to 5% of the time.

Safety and Physical Requirements:

• All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding, and complying with the safety policies and procedures.

• Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas.

Key Competencies

Problem Solving Priority Setting Drive for Results Conflict Management Motivating Others Building Effective Teams

Minimum Education Requirement

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Bachelor’s degree in related (Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, etc.) discipline preferred.

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline required 

• MBA preferred 

• 5 plus years of experience in manufacturing related field

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment 

• Ability to train a team of material handling staff

• 2+ years experience in a logistics environment. 

• Experience with computer technology and basic Microsoft Office skill 

• SAP, E-Kanban, PIT Certification preferred   

EEO Statement

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.   

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Salary Range:

$90,800 - $124,850