Supervisor - Material Handling - Temporary

Supervisor
- Material Handling
- Temporary Contract

Job Category: Manufacturing Operations

Requisition Number: SUPER
002429

• Posted :
  August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!

We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as a team member to continually improve departmental metrics
• Supervise the activities of indirect material handling hourly employees in the performance of their jobs
• Act as a leader whose initiative and drive unites the hourly employees toward achieving department goals
• Monitor potential and current “hot” shortages and take action to eliminate downtime caused by these shortages
• Continually monitor safety issues and propose solutions to eliminate potential hazards
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when dealing with employees and other departments
• Communicate with planners and other supervisors to ensure material on the production line when required for use
• Ensure the line counts and reporting of shortages are accurate and timely; organize container management
• Monitor future build requirements and ensure that material is moved to the production line in a timely manner
• Train hourly employees in the functions of their job
• Completion of special projects as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required, and 2-5 years’ experience in a production management or equivalent
• 3-5 years of general experience and 3-5 years of supervisory experience
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Outlook; SAP experience preferred but not required – training will be provided
• Organizational skills, knowledge of MS Office Products, and a high level of initiative
• Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal
• Be extremely accurate in quality of work
• Work independently
• Strong problem solving, leadership, and supervisory skills
• Should be able to multitask and work well with others

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical
  
  Location:
  
  This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant…