Material Operations Manager

AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP’s technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling. Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We’re fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we’re always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com.  AMP is hiring a Materials Operations Manager to report to the Plant Manager in Portsmouth, VA.  This role will work closely with our facility operations, finance and business development teams. This role requires a deep interest in recycling, as well as flexibility and adaptability to the evolving needs of AMP programs, projects and organization.  Responsibilities:  Materials Planning  Interfaces with the Commercial team on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments  Anticipate and forecast material demand  Provide forecast to Commercial sourcing team on material demand by week  Develop and distribute daily/weekly run schedule  Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements and company financial goals  Inventory Management  Communicate with plant colleagues on inventories and anticipated production needs  Ensure and capture inventory accuracy of downgraded and rejected material from suppliers, in process and post production  Responsible for total inventory accuracy of 98%+ in value by incorporating a cycle count procedure  Ensure material storage is in compliance with standards  Logistics  Oversee procedures for shipping, receiving and storing raw materials  Organize and manage deliveries, advise shipment delays and/or information necessary to set up deliveries. Initiate traces with carriers for proof of deliveries when needed  Resolve invoicing issues in cooperation with suppliers and accounts payable  Establish procedures and supervise the annual physical inventory  Supervise, evaluate and coach staff members  Ensure that the company’s standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions  Ensure all team members are trained and certified on tools, equipment and quality standards  Paradigm software knowledge a plus Leadership  Coach members on achieving goals and developing necessary skills that deliver results  Develop team strengths and improve weaknesses  Identify team goals and evaluate team progress  Organize team meetings, topics of discussion and progress toward the goal  Assistant to the Plant Manager acting on behalf of the Plant Manager as required  General  Ensures that equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each shift.  Adheres to all company and regulatory safety standards and rules.  Performs other job-related duties as assigned.  Participate in or lead continuous improvement of processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of materials management operations  The successful candidate will have:  General Requirements:  Relationship building  Agility and adaptability  Innovation and creativity  Employee motivation  Decision-making  Conflict management  Negotiation  Critical Thinking  Continuous Improvement  Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree a plus  APICS certification (e.g. CPIM) preferred  Experience:  3 to 5 years of experience in materials management in a manufacturing environment    Working Conditions/Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Working Location(s):  3325 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704   AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Other duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits Information: Medical - The company covers between 77% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.  Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life Benefits start the day you start HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Monthly Contributions! 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching) FTO - Flexible Time Off 6 Accrued Sick Days Eight (8) paid holidays We’ll consider applications until the position is filled.         Offices: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States (AMP - Portsmouth, VA);