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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Previous Supervisory Experience in a Plant Manufacturing Setting
Sound knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing Processes
Sound understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO14001requirements
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
Computer skills, including Word & Excel
High School Graduate, post high school education preferred.
TO APPLY:
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.us.com
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
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