Materials Supervisor - B Shift

Lear Corp.•Duncan, SC

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Supervisor is first line support leadership assisting the self-directed work teams on the production floor. Incumbents in this position provide support of all materials functions by assisting plant employees in daily assignments, tasks, training, and work schedules to meet day to day expectations within a JIT automotive plant.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Prior 2+ years of materials management experience
Prior manufacturing experience
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination
Ability to evaluate, develop and execute resolution plan when unexpected issues arise.
Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
Organized and able to prioritize based on fluctuation of needs.
Ability to set expectations and hold team members accountable through all facets of the job.
Ability to proactively assess daily and future conditions to minimize disruptions within the plant.
Must be willing to work extended periods of time and varying shift hours
Forklift Certification

Nice To Haves

Prior JIT experience in a Materials related role and AS400 experience
Prior experience working in a seating assembly manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Coordinates the shipping of 350,000 parts on daily basis.
Coordinates with receiving to get trucks to the dock and unloaded in a timely manner.
Supervises the receiving department and the storage of raw materials throughout the plant.
Works with shipping to coordinate the sequence of trucks to customers.
Provides supervision to materials warehouse staff, and monitors inventory levels and processing procedures.
Provides recommendations based on adjustments to the customer's schedule regarding forecasting needed inventory, placing seats on hold, and filling gaps.
Supervises the distribution of materials throughout the plant and ensures that deliveries match plant needs.
Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications; and prepares various reports on operations and activities.
Implements procedures for the receipt, storage, and shipment of parts and commodities warehoused for the plant.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Assists with cycle counting process to maintain inventory accuracy.
Maintains company equipment and vehicles in good working condition.
Ensures uniform systems, procedures, and training as well as enhancing the productivity of all logistics functions.
Manages warehousing space to optimize storage and support operations.
Identifies potential slow-moving inventory for review and disposition.
Maintains adequate inventories to support operations while minimizing inventory investments.
Works with suppliers and production employees to eliminate waste and damage to raw materials.
Recommends improvements and modifications; and prepares various reports on operations and activities.
Participates in the selection of hourly staff; provides or coordinates training.