Materials Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Oshkosh Corp.•Spartanburg, SC

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions. The Materials Supervisor will provide leadership and support to all material related activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of materials and services. This role is a key player to assist in supporting operations. This position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing inventory control and material flow processes and systems across the plant. Provides leadership toward resolving materials management and inventory control issues and leads resolution activities where needed. This role will develop high performance work teams with ongoing coaching and direction, both formal and informal, enabling a People First Culture. Plant 3rd shift hours: 8:30 pm - 5:00 am EST. Please note: These reflect general core hours, start and end times will vary based on overtime needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with Four (4) or more years of manufacturing experience.
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Lead 1-2 small or similar areas within the materials team in the assigned facility, taking ownership of safety, productivity, efficiency, and accuracy of transactions and inventory.
Lead production team members in a union and/or non-union environment on the materials process and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues that arise.
Provide performance feedback and appraisals to team members to guide their development
Educate and enforce quality, safety and 5S standards and processes, and recommend changes as opportunities arise
Assist in the development and management of the flow of materials internally, between plants, and offsite warehousing.
Evaluate and improve processes used to receive, store, pick, and present materials.
Review and update departmental procedures to ensure ISO compliance.
Train employees on materials processes, including but not limited to inventory issues, credits, rejects, receipts, and transfers.
Work cross functionally with Purchasing, Operations, Finance, Safety, and Quality to optimize processes and performance across disciplines.
Review daily shortages due to inventory errors, determine causes and corrective actions.
Develop use of technology in systems and processes.
Other materials-related projects and assignments as required.