Job Description Summary

The Materials Manager / Business Team Leader (BTL) – Tube Teardown is a dual-role leadership position responsible for driving strategic materials management and leading daily teardown operations at the Repair Operations Center (ROC). This role oversees inventory planning, material flow, and supply chain optimization while providing leadership for the teardown team to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution. The successful candidate will champion Lean principles, foster team development, and deliver measurable improvements in inventory turns, cash utilization, and operational performance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Materials Leadership

• Lead the materials organization, including planning, scheduling, and inventory control, to support production and repair operations.

• Develop and implement site-wide materials strategies aligned with business objectives and Lean principles.

• Drive initiatives to improve inventory turns, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and enhance cash flow.

Tube Teardown Operations Management

• Supervise the Production Team Leader and oversee daily teardown, shipping, and receiving activities.

• Ensure timely completion of work orders and adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards.

• Manage labor resources and operational budgets for the teardown function.

• Collaborate closely with the Electric Avenue (EA) team to align on quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and cost objectives across shared workflows.

Lean & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a Lean coach for the ROC, embedding Lean tools and behaviors into daily operations.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.

• Drive standard work, eliminate waste, and improve throughput and efficiency.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Utilize the Daily Management System to track and report KPIs including labor hour consumption, inventory accuracy and throughput.

• Prepare and present weekly Tier 4 performance charts, including updates on ATS/concerns (open and past due), inventory reduction initiatives, discrepant material at risk for obsolescence reserve, obsolescence targets (no incremental value), cycle count accuracy and net adjustments, part shortages impacting repair, open and past due purchase orders, peer appraisal status, and upcoming QMS training requirements.

• Establish team goals that meet or exceed quality and productivity standards.

Systems & Technology

• Leverage ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) to manage material planning, purchasing, and inventory control.

• Troubleshoot digital system errors (e.g., FedEx issues, BOL creation) and implement system enhancements.

Compliance & Safety

• Lead Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) efforts for materials and teardown operations.

• Ensure proper handling of powered industrial vehicles and safe operation of disassembly equipment.

Team Development & Collaboration

• Create and execute training plans to build team capability and foster a culture of accountability.

• Partner with operations, engineering, sourcing, and finance teams to ensure seamless material flow and support for new programs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or High School diploma/GED with 10+ years of production or supply chain experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or teardown operations.

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in materials planning and execution.

• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP).

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

• Proficiency in Oracle or similar ERP systems.

• Experience managing represented staff and prioritizing safety.

• Familiarity with teardown/disassembly operations, shipping/receiving workflows, and supplier/customer integration.

• Moderate mechanical aptitude and ability to solve complex problems.

• Strong communication skills and data-driven decision-making.

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