Group Lead Material Control

Brunswick Boat Group•Stuart, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the talented Operations team, you will be responsible for coordinating efforts to verify all inventory control strategies are implemented correctly, efficiently, and effectively within the material handling function, supporting the Production Supervisor with the day-to-day management of their material processing area, overseeing a group of members, and ensuring an efficient operation in achieving business targets. Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring production targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met to meet the requirements of the customer. Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, whilst fostering a culture of working safely. Monitoring accuracy and reliability of product and inventory using software tools.

Requirements

Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
Experience with cycle counting, root cause analysis and training
Slotting and Inventory Management experience
Demonstrated problem solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with a wide range of employees to meet departmental goals
The ability to handle multiple projects
Experience with MS Office
Ensure full adherence to 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, always Sustain) practices
Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly
Ensure all records are completed appropriately
Ensure that non-conforming material is clearly identified and segregated
Ensure that the escalation procedure for quality concerns is followed
Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets.
Ensure the team are aware of day-to-day targets and responsibilities
Manage work order closures and stock control transactions
Maintain visible lead for adherence to procedures and instructions
Monitor change over and/or line set up efficiency
Prepare line set-ups for following shifts, including first piece buyoffs
Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools
Undertake continuous training and development
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization
Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required
Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department
Follow Hazardous waste guidelines and functions

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma and 5S principal experience preferred
Prior leadership experience in manufacturing
Dedicated to the personal safety of everyone
A positive, can-do attitude understanding they are representatives of the Company
Teamwork and collaboration-oriented
Professional poise and presence
Determination and bias for action
Personal accountability/ownership mentality
Act as role model by displaying good judgment, respect for others, and integrity
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with many different types of people
Ability to command respect from peers versus demanding it

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success
Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company procedures
Carry out incidents, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure
Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them
Communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware of expectations and deliverables
Provide product expertise within the team and respond to team members’ queries
Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities.
Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team
Complete data entries and utilize appropriate systems
Ensure engineering documentation is accurate
Ensure daily goals and targets are met
Provide targets or daily goals to the team per the production or priority schedules
Manage daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reporting and regularly communicate findings (verbally & documented)
Ensure accurate & efficient flow and organization of materials via interdepartmental relationships
Investigate and solve problems resulting from material shortages and inventory discrepancies
Perform production/inventory audits on a regular basis
Provide monthly status report on aging inventory in coordination with supply chain
Audit transaction history for accuracy
Improve processes related to material picking, inventory control, and production team efficiency
Conduct and provide inventory trend analysis identifying changes for process improvement
Support all departments which rely on internal movement of inventory
Follow and maintain cycle counting program
Explain variances over pre-determined thresholds and recommend process changes to prevent recurrences
Oversee and manage on-site training for warehouse personnel.
Direct supervision of employees including recruitment, performance management, and training
Maintain physical condition of inventory by planning and implementing new design layouts considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored (slotting)
Operate a forklift and other equipment to move and store materials and supplies in support of high demand periods
Oversee shipping, receiving and kitting functions as applicable
Communicate with the Production Supervisor
All other duties assigned