MATERIALS SUPERVISOR

Mobis - HP•Highland Park, MI

About The Position

Responsible for timely flow of material required to meet production and shipping schedules by providing leadership and direction to Materials Handler.

Requirements

High School graduate minimum or equivalent, 2-yr Associates Degree preferred.
At least 2 year's experience in a manufacturing automotive environment.
Ability to teach and lead others on material handling matters.
Capable and experienced with safe operation of material handling equipment such as fork trucks, tote carts and tuggers.
Familiar with part sequencing, kiting, bar coding and importance of safe material handling principles.
Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
Above average mechanical aptitude and analytical skills.
Knowledge of internal shop order numbers, their components and importance required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the efficient movement of material within the plant conducted by Materials Handler, supplying material to specific locations within the plant.
Responsible for approving all hourly timecard/payroll data for material handlers.
Daily posting of the pre-operational forklift log and assisting in the cycle counting of specific components as required by the Assistant Materials Supervisor.
Assist in the verification of incoming material as to the specific part number and quantity against the receipt and incoming material checklist. Report all discrepancies to the Materials Coordinator.
Assure that shipping and receiving employee roles and responsibilities are completed efficiently and timely.
Record lot control on incoming material.
Complete daily forklift checklist.
Material must be loaded and unloaded in a timely manner, avoiding premium waiting time charges.
Log lot control numbers on safety items.
Assist in cycle counts as deemed necessary by the Materials Supervisor.
Assist the Materials Coordinator and Materials Assistant Manager with the investigation of inventory errors and discrepancies.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Responsible for maintaining forklift load standards.
Maintain First In First Out (FIFO) throughout the plant.
Has the authority to stop production if a quality or safety concern is noticed.
Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Materials Leader/Supervisor/Manager.