Supervisor Materials
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Change Management
Inside the Role
Supervise and coordinate all materials and logistics department activities, safely delivering the right parts to the right place, on time, and in the right condition to support production in achieving excellence. Lead and develop team members while driving continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, productivity, and cost performance. Proactively drive continuous improvement efforts to improve materials key performance indicators (KPIs) and support operational objectives.
PostingInformation
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We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of $95,000 - $121,000 USDPay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.
What You Drive at DTNAMaterials Supervisors are responsible for leading the movement of materials throughout operations and ensuring continuous support of production activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Lead shipping/receiving processes, material storage, kitting, sequencing, delivery, expediting, disposition, auditing, and other materials activities required to support production and inventory control processes.
Drive improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environmental performance while developing team member skills and capabilities within the Materials Department.
Track time and absenteeism daily for shop floor employees utilizing the company’s time-keeping system (Kronos).
Track, analyze, and manage the materials scorecard to ensure operational success and utilize effective problem-solving methods to reduce plant-related parts shortages and production disruptions.
Manage HPV (Hours per Vehicle) through effective manpower planning, overtime management, and job balancing activities.
Understand, support, and implement Lean Manufacturing concepts with the support of the TOS (Truck Operating System) group to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
Support and implement company programs, policies, and procedures focused on improving efficiencies, reducing costs, and enhancing operational performance.
Conduct daily and weekly safety inspections and document ideas, concerns, and improvement opportunities within the Enablon Safety Database.
Participate in the selection, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and corrective action processes for employees within the department.
Analyze departmental performance metrics and prepare summarized reports and recommendations for management as needed.
Co-manage local truck schedules and driver activities supporting inbound and outbound material movement through area docks and bays.
Partner with third-party support groups (SCVRD, Kontane Logistics, carriers, and other service providers) to ensure quality and execution within materials delivery processes.
Participate in establishing strategic initiatives, target setting, and departmental improvement objectives.
Develop team members to be effective problem solvers and drivers of continuous improvement while creating an environment that encourages collaboration, open…
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