Distribution Supervisor-2nd Shift

Generac Power Systems • Janesville, WI

6d

About The Position

The Materials Supervisor oversees internal material flow throughout the facility, from receiving and inspection through presentation of materials to production, end-of-line picking, packing and shipping, de-trashing, material movements, supermarket sizing and replenishment, and order picking for intra-plant deliveries. Success is measured through continuous improvement in material handling, inventory accuracy, cycle counting, timely transactional reporting, delivery performance, uninterrupted material movement for production lines, and efficient use of labor resources.

The supervisor leads and develops materials staff, manages daily warehousing operations, and collaborates with Quality, Purchasing, Planning, and Production to resolve customer quality and delivery issues and meet objectives and KPIs. The role also acts as an SAP SuperUser within the assigned functional area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Two years of materials leadership experience.
• Two years of experience leading teams, developing people, or organizing tasks.
• Ability to build relationships and earn trust through follow-through, communication, accountability, inclusiveness, and fairness.
• Ability to hold a team accountable, define objectives and milestones, remove barriers, and communicate progress and solutions to leadership.
• Active listening, coaching, follow-up, and team development skills.
• Ability to motivate and recognize others and teach new tasks.
• Conflict management and resolution skills, including influencing collaboration and addressing conflict constructively.
• Ability to create an open and honest work environment that supports employee development and retention.
• Ability to lead and adapt to change, use customer feedback to validate ideas, and work autonomously and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience using SAP or an equivalent ERP system such as Oracle, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics, and Microsoft Office.
• Formal leadership or team development training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely material flow within the facility, timely receipt of materials from other locations, and preparation of parts for shipment to other facilities.
• Develop and implement standard processes and strategies that improve production efficiency.
• Lead, supervise, and develop materials staff through education, training, coaching, mentoring, and certification in support of improvement priorities and KPIs.
• Manage and optimize daily warehousing operations, including staging, cycle counting, and materials storage.
• Oversee inventory management and control, inventory accuracy, and adherence to established inventory guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure efficient and accurate presentation of materials to support production operations.
• Partner with Quality, Purchasing, and Production to develop solutions to customer quality and delivery issues and achieve objectives and KPIs.
• Maintain communication between Planning, Purchasing, and Production to support customer satisfaction.
• Lead and improve material and inventory management practices, including warehouse management, cycle count accuracy, transactions, bar coding, RFID, and fill rate.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels for daily material management by balancing resource capacity with workload.
• Act as SAP SuperUser within the assigned functional area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager