Materials Manager (Onsite)

As a Materials Manager at Axon, your main responsibilities include overseeing production control and material handling operations. You'll develop production control plans, monitor schedules, analyze data for continuous improvement, manage inventory levels, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Effective leadership and communication skills will be crucial as you mentor your team and collaborate with other departments to optimize workflows.

To be considered for the Materials Manager position at Axon, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field. Additionally, you should have at least 5 years of proven experience in production control and material handling, along with strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Axon prioritizes safety in every facet of our operations, especially in material handling. As a Materials Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and enforcing safety protocols, conducting training for team members, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. A strong understanding of safety practices is essential to protect staff and resources while maintaining efficient workflows.

Candidates for the Materials Manager position at Axon should be proficient in production control software and inventory management systems. Familiarity with tools like Arena PLM, MS Dynamics 365, JIRA, and MS SharePoint is highly preferred, alongside standard proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to efficiently manage production data and reporting.

Axon offers a comprehensive benefits package to its Materials Manager employees, including a competitive salary, 401k with employer match, discretionary paid time off, medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as fitness programs and emotional wellness support. We aim to support our team physically, financially, and emotionally, enhancing their overall well-being.

In answering this question, you should highlight specific examples of your past experience in production control, mentioning any software you’ve used and the processes you've optimized. Emphasize your proactive strategies for addressing delays and improving efficiency, demonstrating your leadership skills in guiding a team towards achieving production goals.

Discuss your approach to inventory management, including how you monitor usage and predict needs based on production schedules. Mention specific techniques or tools you’ve employed to minimize excess stock while ensuring production requirements are consistently met.

Describe your methods for mentoring and developing your team, such as providing training, setting performance goals, and conducting regular evaluations. Highlight your focus on encouraging an open dialogue and using feedback to foster a collaborative team environment.

Explain your problem-solving approach, emphasizing your ability to stay calm under pressure. Provide an example of a past situation where you successfully resolved an unexpected issue, detailing the steps you took and the outcome to illustrate your critical thinking and leadership skills.

Share a specific instance where you identified a process that needed improvement, detailing the actions you took to enhance efficiency and the results of those changes. Use data to back up your claims and highlight your systematic approach to continuously optimizing production processes.

Discuss your understanding and experience with industry safety regulations. Share specific protocols you've developed or implemented to promote a safe working environment in material handling and how you ensure team compliance with these regulations.

Describe your approach to monitoring KPIs in production, discussing what specific metrics you track and why. Highlight how you use this data to inform decision-making and drive process improvements effectively.

Explain your approach to cross-department collaboration, emphasizing communication and teamwork. Provide examples of past collaborations that led to successful production outcomes, showcasing your ability to work well with others.

Demonstrate your commitment to professional development by mentioning specific resources you utilize to stay informed about trends and innovations in material handling. Discuss conferences, publications, or online courses that have helped you enhance your knowledge.

Express your passion for Axon's mission to Protect Life and how your values align with the company's goals. Share specific reasons why you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a team dedicated to making a difference while leveraging your skills and experience in material management.