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Materials Director, Global Products & Solutions

Johnson Controls • Full-time • Irving, TX, US • 3w ago

Director of Materials and S&OP Chillers and BMS

Supply Chain ML6

Grade = 178

Strategic Leadership

Vision & Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive, long-term materials management strategy aligned with organizational goals. For the Plants in the NA Chiller network: San Antonio, Monterrey, Cienega and Durango and BMS: Juarez, Reynosa and Matamoros. Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve productivity across the supply chain.
Transformation & Innovation: Lead key transformation initiatives including digitalization, supplier collaboration, and inventory optimization. Champion lean principles and operational excellence throughout the materials function.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless integration of materials strategies with product design, manufacturability, and business objectives.
Team Development: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across planning, procurement, and logistics. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure quality, reliability, and alignment with business needs.
Operational Excellence: Oversee planning, scheduling, and inventory management to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency. Implement lean manufacturing techniques to optimize material usage and minimize waste.
Risk, Compliance & Safety: Monitor and manage supply chain risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. Promote a culture of safety and quality across the organization.

PFEP (Plan for Every Part) Program Leadership

Program Ownership: Design and implement a standardized PFEP program to support enterprise-wide objectives. This includes material handling equipment, site logistics, warehouse operations, facility layouts, scheduling/sequencing, inventory control, and execution systems.
PFEP Integration: Ensure every part has a documented PFEP covering supplier, packaging, transportation, storage, order frequency, inventory targets, and handling instructions. Integrate PFEP into ERP and MES systems for real-time visibility and analytics.
Inventory Optimization: Leverage PFEP data to optimize inventory levels, reduce excess stock, and improve space utilization.
Governance & Accountability: Establish PFEP governance processes including ownership, audits, updates, and KPI tracking to ensure sustainability and continuous improvement.
Early Engagement & NPI: Lead early engagement during New Product Introduction (NPI) to define PFEP and lineside material presentation strategies.
PFEP Planning Cycle: Implement a structured PFEP Planning Cycle methodology, detailing cadence, data requirements, and cross-functional inputs to maintain accuracy and actionability.
Training & Culture: Develop and deploy a PFEP Bootcamp to train the organization on PFEP principles, implementation, standard work, and benefits.

Required

What we look for:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, operations management, or a related field.
10 years' experience in manufacturing operations in Mexico and the USA
At least 5 years of relevant leadership experience in materials manufacturing.
Extensive knowledge of materials/logistics management with a strong emphasis on Lean Manufacturing (i.e., JIT, Kanban, push/pull systems, material throughput, department loading), MRP system management, and inventory reduction.
Strong strategic thinking, planning, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proficient in industry-standard MRP systems, data analytics, and presentation tools.
Solid presentation skills, including creation of crisp, executive-level presentation materials and presenting to large meetings of senior-level people.
Solid understanding of business planning processes and key business metrics to be achieved.
Able to work independently and achieve set goals
Strongly preferred fluent in Spanish and English language