Job Description

Who we are

IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 17 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, Europe, and the United States.

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The role

We are currently recruiting for a Materials Manager to join the IPL team in Shelbyville, Ky.The Materials Manager will manage and administer materials management functions, which include planning, procurement, storage, inventory control, and distribution of materials and products to meet company objectives and customer requirements. This position administers the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments, following production and shipping schedules or department priorities, and monitors maintenance of the inventory control system to ensure accuracy. This position is also a resource for regional and central procurement management.

As a Materials Manager at IPL you will:

• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment within the materials function
• Establishes and maintains policies and procedures to ensure the safe and veimely flow of materials through the production operations.
• Overseas and coordinates the plant purchasing system and department.
• Keeps abreast of new sources for supplies and materials.
• Monitors bills of materials for adjustments and accuracy.
• Assists in the purchase of MRO parts.
• Responsible for initiating and implementing cost reduction initiatives through the materials function.
• Responsible for understanding, keeping abreast of movements and inventory of raw materials.
• Responsible for the timely reprocessing, inventory and warehousing of reclaimed materials.
• Ensures the safe and appropriate use of material handling equipment and its maintenance.
• Ensure that direct report(s) are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the department's responsibilities and goals can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
• Communicate regularly with all direct reports, both individually and as a team to ensure good two-way communication.
• Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contributions. Manages performance issues within company guidelines, working with Human Resources.
• Comply with the Company’s Human Resources policies and procedures, and promote awareness of, and compliance with these policies.

What you will bring to the role:

• Must be results-oriented with strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Communicate with managers, co-workers, as well as all departments within the company
• Extensive communication with outside vendors and financial managers
• Detail oriented
• Must have excellent work ethic
• Requires a hands-on attitude
• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred (Related work experience can be substituted for educational requirements.)
• Previous materials management experience is required.
• Must be proficient in and comfortable with purchasing functions.
• The ability to work in a high-volume work environment in a team atmosphere is essential.
• Proven management skills in a team environment.
• Proficient skills in MS Office; Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Experience with IFS software preferred.
• Have a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.
• Have a thorough understanding of plastics materials and the commodity market

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!

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