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Why Merit?
At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.
WORK SHIFT
DAY (United States of America)SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Directs the Material Department by overseeing the reception, distribution, and general management of raw materials, sub-assemblies, and other materials used in production of products in a responsive and timely manner.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED
Directs activities related to the handling of materials, equipment, and services for internal company use.
Develops, communicates, and ensures company policies and procedures for materials.
Monitors the cost, schedule, and performance aspects of major contracts and subcontracts relevant to material logistics.
Responsible for day-to-day fiscal management of the department to ensure compliance with budgets.
Manages daily operations, which include staff assignments, manpower utilization, and project administration issues.
Ensures materials are properly stored, picked, and distributed to meet company requirements, while maintaining accurate inventory accountability.
Develops material schedules and coordinates the efficient movement of materials with production and engineering.
Responsible for improving inventory accuracy.
Attends meetings and provides guidance and recommendations about materials needs and issues.
Evaluates the performance of the department and accepts feedback from department heads to make key organizational decisions.
Oversees the approval and control of the materials function, within limits of delegated authority.
Investigates all new developments relative to material logistics and makes recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve quality.
Assists Materials staff to understand and implement principles of Materials Requirements, distribution, and Just-In-Time to improve production scheduling and achieve production delivery goals.
Provides support for supervised employees regarding proper methods of material logistics and inventory control.
Actively ensures that inventory control policy and procedures are being met and that productions material request methods are altered or adapted to meet inventory requirements.
Interfaces with various departments and personnel to ensure that inventory levels are adequate for customer orders.
Manages staff by interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline, and other related duties.
Performs other duties, as required.
SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related field.
A minimum of eight (8) years of logistic or materials experience in a manufacturing environment, which includes five (5) years of management experience.
A thorough knowledge of Materials Logistics, Manufacturing Resource Planning, and Just-In-Time, and the ability to apply these concepts in a manufacturing environment.
A broad knowledge of the principles of management and supervision and the ability to direct the work of others to accomplish goals effectively.
Demonstrated computer skills, preferably spreadsheet, word processing, database, and other applicable software programs.
Demonstrated experience identifying cost reduction/quality improvement opportunities within a materials environment.
General knowledge of inventory control policy and procedures.
COMPETENCIES
Excellent written/verbal communications and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with others in a team setting.
Ability to train and develop staff.
Leadership and supervisory skills
Ability to effectively manage communication across departments.
As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:
* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
* 401K | Health Savings Account
To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.
Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.
Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled