Materials Supervisor

Hendrickson•Mount Vernon, MO

About The Position

The Materials Supervisor allocates staffing resources to support planned production levels while following company policies and procedures. The role manages shipping, receiving, cycle counting, and plant materials-handling processes, and supervises hourly and salaried team members to help meet company goals for on-time delivery, on-time receipts, and inventory accuracy. Under the direction of the Materials Manager, the supervisor leads employees on an assigned shift, supports safe and efficient material availability for manufacturing, and drives improvements in quality, productivity, delivery, safety, and cost. The position also supports inventory control, Lean Manufacturing, ERP improvements, departmental training, and plant continuous-improvement efforts. Duties may change at management’s discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
One to three years of practical experience in a manufacturing environment focused on material-handling practices preferred.
Demonstrated ability to improve processes.
Working knowledge of safety programs and OSHA regulations.
Familiarity with quality systems and processes.
Familiarity with basic MRP principles.
Lean Manufacturing experience.
Good communication and leadership skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
One to three years of practical manufacturing experience focused on material-handling practices preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise hourly and salaried employees on the assigned shift, including tracking attendance, scheduling vacations, and ensuring compliance with the employee handbook.
Conduct daily shift meetings covering production levels, delivery performance, quality, safety, overtime, and upcoming events.
Manage daily staffing and output to meet or exceed planned productivity levels.
Motivate employees, provide clear direction, set expectations, and ensure hourly and temporary personnel receive appropriate training and tools.
Update and maintain work instructions and training guides.
Administer the inventory cycle-count program to attain 98% accuracy.
Supervise material handling of parts to meet or exceed established production levels.
Participate in problem-solving teams to identify root causes and corrective actions for quality issues.
Supervise and support shipping and receiving to ensure materials are shipped and received in accordance with company objectives; address problems and drive improvements in these departments.
Teach and promote inventory-control techniques throughout the organization.
Organize and maintain warehouse and inventory areas for efficient storage and handling, including labeling, stocking, and organizing items.
Establish, monitor, and continuously improve inventory-control systems, such as KANBAN, where appropriate.
Initiate ECNs to support materials and operations objectives, and direct materials-group participation in APQP functions.
Support month-end activities involving steel reconciliation, resolving negative on-hand inventory, and closing month-end financials.
Work with Production Supervisors to establish pick-to-order and linked material flow supporting Lean Manufacturing processes.
Provide logistical support to plant manufacturing, emphasizing uninterrupted material availability.
Promote employee safety by ensuring safety devices are used and proper PPE is worn; report accidents and near misses to the operations manager and safety manager within 24 hours, and participate in investigations and reports.
Assist with implementing and sustaining corrective actions and ensure materials-group associates attend safety training.
Develop an understanding of manufacturing principles to drive ERP improvements.
Support the departmental escalation policy, cross-training initiatives, and plant continuous-improvement efforts.
Maintain 5S initiatives in shipping, packaging, material handling, warehouse, and receiving areas.
Continually seek process improvements in quality, productivity, delivery, safety, and cost.
Perform other duties as assigned.