Lennox
Director, Factory Materials (Supply Chain) - Stuttgart, AR
Lennox, Stuttgart, Arkansas, United States, 72160
WHO WE ARELennox International
(LII)
is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets. Beginning over 125 years ago, Lennox International has built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility. Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. Our engaged and diverse workforce is committed to providing climate control solutions that provide the most value and comfort for our customers. We are proud to have instilled a shared sense of responsibility and commitment among our approximately 10,000 employees located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGThe
Director, Factory Materials
is responsible for the planning, production scheduling, and procurement of all purchased components, raw materials and finished products required in the production and delivery of commercial customer requirements within Commercial manufacturing in Stuttgart. This position is responsible for the receiving, stocking and delivery of all materials required to support Commercial Product Production and for the planning and execution of the master production schedules. This role manages factory employees and is responsible for all capital and resource planning, material handling, warehousing, and the timely/cost effective distribution/delivery of finished products. This position oversees the transportation team.Develop and maintain a factory master schedule for all Assembly Lines.Coordinates with corporate commodity buyers and locally selected suppliers to ensure supply of materials for production.Manages the receipt, storage and delivery of all purchased raw and fabricated materials.Directs the activities of senior buyer's planning, negotiating and procurement and expediting of all necessary materials to support commercial production schedules.Responsible for the purchase and management of non-finished materialsResponsible for managing non-finished inventory (working capital).Responsible for the preparation and management of all Material Departmental financial budgets.Responsible for departmental ISO and SOX requirements.Warehouses/manages finished goods.Manages/oversees salaried and hourly personnel.Provide hands on project management and coordinates multiple projects with the leadership stakeholders.Creates project plans, timelines, critical paths, and milestones. Perform cost-benefit evaluation for all assigned projects to define potential financial, business, and industry impacts of initiatives.Advisor to senior leadership on the continuous improvement strategy and transformation to tactically deploy Lean transformation.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORSuccessful, 7+ year track record in large, single site industrial manufacturing organizations.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance.Self-motivated, resourceful, and entrepreneurial, demonstrating willingness for learning and improvement.Previous experience in strong Lean environments utilizing techniques such as One Piece Flow to drive the Scheduling and Materials processes.Well-developed quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and critical thinking skillsStrong influencing and communication skills; capable of securing management buy-in, sponsorship and investment through strong articulation of business benefits aligned to broader organizational objectives.Skilled with the use of Microsoft and other business software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, etc.Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills that result in effective communications.Exceptional presentation skills to senior executives.WHAT WE OFFERThis position is 100% onsite in the Stuttgart, Arkansas manufacturing facility.
At Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization.Benefits:Competitive base salaryExcellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestylesMental and financial health programsOutstanding 401k with company match and 1-year bonusEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramCommunity involvement opportunitiesRobust Employee Assistance ProgramRelocation assistance is availableAnd much, much more!WE VALUE DIVERSITYHere at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.
(LII)
is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets. Beginning over 125 years ago, Lennox International has built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility. Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. Our engaged and diverse workforce is committed to providing climate control solutions that provide the most value and comfort for our customers. We are proud to have instilled a shared sense of responsibility and commitment among our approximately 10,000 employees located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGThe
Director, Factory Materials
is responsible for the planning, production scheduling, and procurement of all purchased components, raw materials and finished products required in the production and delivery of commercial customer requirements within Commercial manufacturing in Stuttgart. This position is responsible for the receiving, stocking and delivery of all materials required to support Commercial Product Production and for the planning and execution of the master production schedules. This role manages factory employees and is responsible for all capital and resource planning, material handling, warehousing, and the timely/cost effective distribution/delivery of finished products. This position oversees the transportation team.Develop and maintain a factory master schedule for all Assembly Lines.Coordinates with corporate commodity buyers and locally selected suppliers to ensure supply of materials for production.Manages the receipt, storage and delivery of all purchased raw and fabricated materials.Directs the activities of senior buyer's planning, negotiating and procurement and expediting of all necessary materials to support commercial production schedules.Responsible for the purchase and management of non-finished materialsResponsible for managing non-finished inventory (working capital).Responsible for the preparation and management of all Material Departmental financial budgets.Responsible for departmental ISO and SOX requirements.Warehouses/manages finished goods.Manages/oversees salaried and hourly personnel.Provide hands on project management and coordinates multiple projects with the leadership stakeholders.Creates project plans, timelines, critical paths, and milestones. Perform cost-benefit evaluation for all assigned projects to define potential financial, business, and industry impacts of initiatives.Advisor to senior leadership on the continuous improvement strategy and transformation to tactically deploy Lean transformation.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORSuccessful, 7+ year track record in large, single site industrial manufacturing organizations.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance.Self-motivated, resourceful, and entrepreneurial, demonstrating willingness for learning and improvement.Previous experience in strong Lean environments utilizing techniques such as One Piece Flow to drive the Scheduling and Materials processes.Well-developed quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and critical thinking skillsStrong influencing and communication skills; capable of securing management buy-in, sponsorship and investment through strong articulation of business benefits aligned to broader organizational objectives.Skilled with the use of Microsoft and other business software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, etc.Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills that result in effective communications.Exceptional presentation skills to senior executives.WHAT WE OFFERThis position is 100% onsite in the Stuttgart, Arkansas manufacturing facility.
At Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization.Benefits:Competitive base salaryExcellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestylesMental and financial health programsOutstanding 401k with company match and 1-year bonusEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramCommunity involvement opportunitiesRobust Employee Assistance ProgramRelocation assistance is availableAnd much, much more!WE VALUE DIVERSITYHere at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.