Materials Supervisor

3RD SHIFT MATERIALS SUPERVISOR NEEDED - ADRIAN, MICHIGAN AREA

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Adrian, Michigan needs a 3rd Shift Materials Supervisor. Previous Materials Expertise and Supervision Experience at an Automotive Supplier is Required. The Working Hours for this Position are 9:30 P.M. to 6:30 A.M. and some Overtime may be required. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

• Responsible for stimulating the problem-solving processes by empowering and motivating others to make improvements - highlighting opportunities/possible solutions (dropping seeds)
• Responsible for ensuring all resources are effectively utilized to maximize all value-added activities that support the overall Business Plan with high emphasis on customer satisfaction
• Ensures all employees have been given the necessary tools to perform duties, i.e., personal protective equipment, small tools etc. and completes requisition forms as required for such tools.
• Responsible to report to Material Operations Manager or designate on all teams’ continuous improvement projects
• Responsible to conduct development reviews for all direct reports clearly stating each person’s major duties and responsibilities, main objectives, direct customers (interior and exterior), including areas requiring improvement/development
• Responsible to prepare and monitor departmental budgets and capital requirements
• Distributes all work in a fair and equitable manner. Evenly allocates overtime and manages all vacation requests taking into consideration customer requirements.
• Develop and provide training to new/existing employees within department.
• Provides Engineering department with expertise when designing new packaging, i.e., how many parts can fit in container, cost of shipping etc.
• Manage materials planning function to support day-to-day operations, ensuring timely material flow within the facility.
• Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy and established inventory guidelines and procedures.
• Lead and improve Material/Inventory Management, including warehouse management. Manage daily warehousing operations including cycle counts and storage of materials.
• Develop and implement standard process and strategies that enable production efficiency improvements
• Cooperates with the Safety Committee and adheres to all plant safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains positive employee relations and addresses issues in timely manner. Seeks advice/counsel from appropriate sources as required.
• Contributes to a safe, clean, & comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health & Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5-S discipline are supported and adhered to.

• Previous Supervisory Experience in a Plant Manufacturing Setting
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing Processes
• Sound understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO
  14001requirements
• Working knowledge of Union Contract Language.
• Sound understanding of bar code label printing and scanning technology
• Materials, Supply Chain, or Inventory Management Experience is Needed.
• Strong Leadership Skills to lead and direct employees
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to negotiate and persuade Suppliers / Customers.
• Ability to plan and organize daily activities
• Effectively manages multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• High School Graduate, post high school education preferred.