Senior Manager, NA Material Handling Efficiency

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

All about the role:

The materials function for the North American operations of Electrolux Major Appliances. The Material Operations manager will work within the Inbound Supply Chain team and in conjunction with multiple site factory supply chain teams to develop and manage process improvements for the internal movement of materials within Electrolux factories and warehouses from receiving to delivery to the point of use in assembly.

This is a hands-on leadership position that will implement Electrolux best practices to optimize the supply chain and drive continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.

What you'll do:

• Lead and develop cross-functional teams to continuously evaluate and improve unloading, receiving, and put-away and delivery process for production materials.

• Participate in the identification, selection, and implementation of cost saving projects.

• Factory support on strategic projects (Returnable containers, digital supply chain, factory investments).

• Provide leadership and direction to manufacturing site materials operations and supply chain personnel.

• Evaluate transactional processes and root cause assessment of inventory accuracy challenges of all material types.

• Develop standardized descriptions and training for inbound receiving, storage, and material handling.

• Continuously improve supermarket storage and retrieval process

• Manages relationship with selected 3PL/4PL to establish best in class flow of material to factories to assure solution exploitation.

• Establish corporate goals and objectives that provide world-class materials performance to the organization.

• Track actions to ensure on time completion of key deliverables.

• Provide input and data to support ongoing budgeting and strategic planning process.

• Establish and track meaningful departmental reports / measurements.

• Analyze reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.

• APICS CPIM a plus.

• Minimum 5 years Materials Management experience in a manufacturing setting, preferring. multi-site responsibility and experience with returnable container management.

• Demonstrated Project management experience.

• Lean manufacturing experience.

• Warehouse management system experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence others.

• Team attitude; eager to cooperate with others and exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills and abilities.

• Self-motivated, energetic, dependable, honest, and thorough.

• Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis.

• Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed project expectations.

• Effective operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated ability to influence all levels of the organization.

• Strong computer skills - Excel, PowerPoint.

• 75% Domestic and/or international travel as required.

Where you'll be:

This position will be based in Springfield TN.

Benefits highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program.

• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.

• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service.

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

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