Materials Supervisor

Vontier•Greensboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To oversee the daily production operations by securing an optimum supply of material required for manufacturing to meet daily customer demand. The primary job responsibilities are to supervise processes, people and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to a production schedule.

Requirements

BS or BA Degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
2 years of materials warehouse experience in a Pull Replenishment environment is required.
MUST HAVE STRONG: Leadership skills, oral and written presentation communication skills, team player mentality, negotiation skills, self-motivation, and a contributor outlook, etc.
Ability and willingness to coach and train others.
Ability to handle a fast pace working environment, changing production demands and a willingness to flex working hours to meet the needs of the business as needed.
Fluent user of kanban box (able to problem solve abnormalities).

Nice To Haves

Proficient at the use of MS office applications including Word, Excel, and Access.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods.
Excellent communication skills.
Technically capable of grasping new concepts quickly.
Functions effectively as a team member in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
Prone to take responsibility and make decisions.
Self-motivated and a high achiever.
Proven skills in developing people; coaching and shaping a high-performing team.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principals and/or the Gilbarco Production System.
Ability to develop / understand and utilize standard work processes and training matrices.
Strong leadership skills using an inclusive style of coaching.
Notable change management experience with the ability to set demanding targets; and then motivate teams and individuals to deliver outside their comfort zones.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of company goals and translate into action.
Have strong personal credibility, integrity, and creativity.
Strong analytical skills for problem solving scenarios.
Ability to learn and master Vontier business systems.
Able to communicate effectively within a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

Drives replenishment of make and buy parts to acceptable inventory levels.
Provides leadership and training direction to direct reports and takes responsibility for process sustainment.
Makes recommendations to management regarding improving processes.
Lead Focus Factory Daily Management meetings focused on Inventory.
Oversee Kanban Audit and reporting of Kanban countermeasures.
Responsible for escalation of POA “point of use” material shortages.
Responsible to oversee tracking OTD “on time delivery” of consignment inventory receipts.
Oversee escalations to receiving teams and material handling teams of hot part receipts.
Reviews direct reports’ accuracy and urgency.
Interface and communicate with production team.
Responsible to issue corrective action.
Interface and communicate with Planner/Buyer team.
Manage and optimize related inventory programs without negatively impacting production to gain best use of working capital.
Partner with the business to understand new product releases and seasonal trends to develop and maintain inventory levels in support of revenue and working capital goals.
Maintain clear and effective communication channels, both internally and externally.
Ensure accurate real time inventory.
Ensure FIFO concepts for stock rotation are followed.