Materials Supervisor

To oversee the daily production operations by securing an optimum supply of material required for manufacturing to meet daily customer demand. The primary job responsibilities are to supervise processes, people and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to a production schedule.

Key Responsibilities The Material supervisor drives replenishment of make and buy parts to acceptable inventory levels.

The Material supervisor provides leadership and training direction to direct reports and takes responsibility for process sustainment.

Makes recommendations to management regarding improving processes.

Lead Focus Factory Daily Management meetings focused on Inventory.

Oversee Kanban Audit and reporting of Kanban countermeasures.

Responsible for escalation of POA “point of use” material shortages

Responsible to oversee tracking OTD “on time delivery” of consignment inventory receipts.

Oversee escalations to receiving teams and material handling teams of hot part receipts.

Reviews direct reports’ accuracy and urgency

Interface and communicate with production team Responsible to issue corrective action

Interface and communicate with Planner/Buyer team Equally important, the incumbent will manage and optimize related inventory programs without negatively impacting production to gain best use of working capital.

Partner with the business to understand new product releases and seasonal trends to develop and maintain inventory levels in support of revenue and working capital goals

Ability to maintain clear and effective communication channels, both internally and externally

Accurate real time inventoryFIFO concepts for stock rotation are followed

Measures of Performance Measure effectiveness in accomplishing work assignments through subordinates, establishing challenging goals, delegating, and coordinating effectively; promoting innovation and team effort

Background and Skill Proficient at the use of MS office applications including Word, Excel, and Access Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods

Excellent communication skills

Technically capable of grasping new concepts quickly

Functions effectively as a team member in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment

Prone to take responsibility and make decisions.

Self-motivated and a high achiever

Requirements BS or BA Degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
2 years of materials warehouse experience in a Pull Replenishment environment is required.

MUST HAVE STRONG:
Leadership skills, oral and written presentation communication skills, team player mentality, negotiation skills, self-motivation, and a contributor outlook, etc.

Ability and willingness to coach and train others

Ability to handle a fast pace working environment, changing production demands and a willingness to flex working hours to meet the needs of the business as needed

Fluent user of kanban box (able to problem solve abnormalities)
Competencies Proven skills in developing people; coaching and shaping a high-performing team.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principals and/or the Gilbarco Production System.

Ability to develop / understand and utilize standard work processes and training matrices. Strong leadership skills using an inclusive style of coaching. Notable change management experience with the ability to set demanding targets; and then motivate teams and individuals to deliver outside their comfort zones.

Able to demonstrate an understanding of company goals and translate into action.

Have strong personal credibility, integrity, and creativity.

Strong analytical skills for problem solving scenarios.

Ability to learn and master Vontier business systems.

Able to communicate effectively within a diverse environment.

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