Supervisor, Materials

Werfen Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care. Overview Position Summary: Leads and manages a team of Material Coordinators responsible for the flow of materials and related processes and transactions required to support complex product lines. Manages the team that works as the direct interface between the Warehouse, Purchasing and the production floor for materials. Supports and provides vital communication links to the team champions, group leaders and manufacturing managers. Expected to have leadership and superior analytical skill as demonstrated by the ability to maintain inventory levels and accuracy on complex production lines. Responsibilities Key Accountabilities Essential Functions Responsible for the leadership, training and coaching of the Material Coordinator team Manages Kanban material system for assigned product lines. Will lead projects related to material systems required for new product introduction Expedites all overdue orders or late Kanban deliveries. Expedites material shortage issues to purchasing staff and update current status to manufacturing team. Monitors usage and advises suppliers of any trending activity shown in our consumption levels. Monitors Consignment inventory levels periodically and advises Senior Buyers when levels fall below desirable quantities. Reviews material availability for on-going or planned production and makes schedule recommendations based upon analysis. Implements Change Orders as required on the production floor. Conducts, records and tracks the results of daily cycle counting activity. Train and mentor direct reports on the cycle count process. Budget Managed (if Applicable) N/A Internal Networking/Key Relationships To be determined based on department needs Skills & Capabilities: Effective interpersonal skills Leadership SAP experience Analytical skills Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, & MS Excel Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts. Werfen People Manager Competencies: (applicable if in a People Manager Position) The Following Competencies Form Part Of The Competency Model For People Manager At Werfen And Form Part Of Our Mindset Around People Management And Leadership. We Expect All People Managers Of Werfen Not Only To Demonstrate, But Also To Constantly Continue To Develop, The Following Competencies Building Talent: Planning and supporting the development of individuals’ knowledge, skills, and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job responsibilities more effectively. Customer Focus: Ensuring that the internal or external customer’s perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, organizational processes, and individual activities, crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value. Decision Making: Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and…

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