Manager, ETF Warehousing & Material Operations
Company: FirstEnergy Corp
Location: Akron
Posted on: March 12, 2023
Job Description:
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric
utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making
customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our
communities stronger. -- FirstEnergy--(NYSE: FE) is dedicated to
integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence.
Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the
nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000
miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and
Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total
capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This
is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a
subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00] -- The Manager of ETF
Warehouse & Material Management provides overall leadership and
direction for central warehousing, field logistics, and materials
management in support of FirstEnergy Transmission Programs and the
Center for Advanced Energy Technology (CAET). This position will be
considered "mobile" and based out of the Akron General Office.
Responsibilities Include:
- Promoting safety of staff in all aspects of work and enforces
FE Safety Policies and practices as described in the Accident
Prevention Handbook
- Understanding business initiatives and contributes to the
overall performance of FEU in safety, reliability, customer
service, financial performance, and employee development
- Managing the overall work plan and budget development including
monthly monitoring of each to ensure that productivity and
financial goals are met
- Developing inventory programs that will effectively support the
goals of FE without jeopardizing operational requirements
- Directing the interactions among the Transmission Warehousing
functions and the Transmission Programs group, Regional Operations,
and Supply Chain to ensure goals of each organization are
coordinated with respect to material needs and logistics
- Monitoring key metrics and works towards improving efficiency
for operational cost improvements.
- Interprets labor agreements, thoroughly understands and applies
labor agreements, HR policies, and other company regulations fairly
and equitably for all employees
- Ensuring adherence to all corporate policies and
procedures
- Responsible for multi-million dollar inventory required to
support operations.
- Managing receipt, storage, and delivery of materials to ensure
efficiencies of warehouse operations
- Material planning and management to optimize inventory levels
and availability
- Demonstrating commitment to influence and support business
objectives to better utilize and aid in the development of
strategies and processes to execute the respective departmental
roles and responsibilities within budget constraints
- Working closely with FEU operations and Supply Chain in
managing material demand and supply
- Driving targets and maintaining adequate inventory levels to
support material requirements in Transmission Materials and at the
CAET Depot.
- Managing--Supervisor workforce to ensure material inspections,
storage, cycle counting, issuing, picking/packaging, inventory
accuracy and general housekeeping.
- Effectively communicating--with Directors, General Managers and
Managers to ensure an effective business relationship.
- Working closely with Transmission Project Management,
Engineering, Supply Chain and Distribution Center management to
ensure efficient processes and interactions with the field.
- Optimizing--customer service levels, direct inventory target
development, and maximize inventory turn rates without jeopardizing
operational requirements.
- Understanding and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and
other materials management financial controls.
- Providing--overall material support for field operations during
emergency and storm situations in support of FirstEnergy storm
processes. Qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, business, engineering or
related discipline is preferred and a minimum of 7 years' relevant
work experience is required.--
- In lieu of degree, a minimum of 10 years' relevant work
experience is required.--Relevant work experience includes
experience in warehousing / materials management, Supply Chain, and
project management.
- Highly driven, self-motivated and enthusiastic leader capable
of setting strategy, communicating, and motivating workforces
toward positive change and process improvement
- An active thinker and team player who positively challenges
those around him/her and is mentally flexible and cooperative
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, controls and FERC
requirements (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley, FERC Code of Federal
Regulations)
- Excellent leadership facilitation skills
- Ability to make accurate decisions and demonstrate sound
judgment
- Results oriented to meet budget and key performance indicators
demonstrates ability to lead a team to achieve business
objectives
- Experience with multiple Labor Agreements a plus
- Extensive knowledge of Warehousing/Supply Chain, the SAP MM
system and related operational transactions
- Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of CREWS,
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Will be a self-starter and function well independently --
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy,
employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to
meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are
committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our
total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus
incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k)
savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of
medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance
programs, as well as skills development training with tuition
reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com
to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs.
FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a
qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies
without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer
H-1B visas at this time.Safety Safety is a core value for
FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We
ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to
perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for
themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our
goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an
accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain
public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to
achieving world-class safety standards.Position Classification
Exempt-- -- FirstEnergy Human Resources Team
Keywords: FirstEnergy Corp, Akron , Manager, ETF Warehousing & Material Operations, Professions , Akron, Ohio
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