Material Flow Supervisor

Kimball Electronics

About The Position

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or recruitment process due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. We will treat all requests for accommodations discreetly. Note: There is no Visa sponsorship being offered for this position. Kimball Electronics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Kimball Electronics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Quick Summary The person in this role will spend their time promoting teamwork within the groups to excel at meeting internal and external customer expectations, including ensuring material is received within 24 hours and delivered to the production floor in the appropriate qty and in the correct format to maximize production efficiency. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Electronics we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco). Kimball Electronics is a leading contract manufacturer of durable goods electronics serving a variety of industries on a global scale. Kimball Electronics continues to make the customer the focus of everything we do and will continue to provide the highest industry quality through continuous improvement. What makes us different? We share the organization's vision and goals, and acknowledge that achieving them is only possible with the dedication and skills of our employees. We demonstrate confidence in employees' ability to make positive contributions beyond their day-to-day job duties. We create very specific opportunities for worker involvement, but also make it clear that input is welcome at any time. We provide training to help employees develop, present and carry out their ideas. We coach managers to facilitate rather than instruct, and hold them accountable for encouraging and supporting improvement and innovation within their department. We empower workers to implement small-scale changes on their own, and keep them apprised of the status of those requiring management approval. We recognize employees not only for their achievements, but also their efforts.

Requirements

Interpersonal Skills – including open minded, objective, ability to give balanced feedback, self-motivated and able to motivate others and detail oriented
Technical Skills – including strong computer skills (MS Office and SAP), understanding of MRP concepts, problem solving skills, project management skills, quality systems knowledge and an appreciation for a safe work environment
Communication Skills – including ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, good presentation skills and excellent listening skills
Leadership Skills – including organizational skills, ability to manage multiple departments 24 x 7, strong team building skills, ability handle ambiguity, ability to organize and prioritize, and strong decision making

Responsibilities

Gain a detailed understanding of the material flow process from receiving to delivering material to the shop floor and offer immediate suggestions for improvement
Develop a cohesive team, including direct reports and hold them accountable for their areas through equal respect
Develop accountability of the team
Develop key metrics and goals for the Stockroom and Receiving departments
Identify and drive improvement initiatives
Develop and improve metrics
Improve the stockroom layout and flow between the dock, plant 1, plant 2 and production
Maintain cohesive team to empower them to take on their own continuous improvement initiatives/ideas
Maintain metrics, SOP’s and training plans
Maintain a team atmosphere and within the Stockroom and Receiving team
Strive to maintain a team atmosphere between receiving, stockroom, buyers, planners and production
Develop the team through performance feedbacks, productive feedback and appropriate training
Approve pay in Timekeeping System
Manage department schedules, coverage and duties