Materials Supervisor

Crane Company • Lynnwood, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Materials Supervisor at our Lynnwood, WA location. About Crane: Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The Materials Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day performance of the Material handlers' group and drives results through KPIs and the standardization of their work throughout Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years work experience, with 3+ years supervising or leading people, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of integrated production and inventory management techniques and processes, inventory control, and LEAN principles and methodologies.
• Extensive computer skills in Excel, Access and word processing applications, experience using an ERP system, preferably Oracle, excellent organizational and process development/optimization skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communications skills – both verbal and written.
• BS 4-year degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Nice To Haves

• APICS and/or ISM certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement efforts with supporting organizations throughout the site including Buyers, Planners and Operations.
• Develop, establish and lead the Material Handling team, including raw Material and Finished Goods Stores being both mentor and coach to develop individual and team excellence
• Maintain and facilitate the accurate control and accountability of inventory
• Communicate with external and internal customers regarding problems associated with inventory receipt variances and address and resolve issues quickly. Serve as liaison to other functional areas in order to ensure the day-to-day problems and conflicts are resolved and that discrepancies are addressed
• Maintain a proactively trained and flexible team ensuring that material handler team members have proper skills for their assignments and that they are highly responsive to the needs of internal and external customers
• Assist in continuous quality improvement. Evaluate and recommend changes in methods and procedures
• Plan, coordinate and manage the performance of physical inventories and/or cycle counting as required to meet fiscal reporting requirements
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
• At low volume sites, may also be responsible for other areas of the business as assigned by manager. Including, but not limited to Purchasing, Planning, Inventory Control and Warehouse.
• Coordinate with or lead Excess & Obsolete inventory data reporting, disposition, withdrawal and disposal processes with Procurement.
• Provide data, reports and analysis as required to support Supply Chain, Finance and Corporate requests for information relative to E&O, inventory categorization and controls.

Benefits

• Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
• Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager