3rd Shift Materials Supervisor

Reading Truck•Reading, PA

About The Position

The Material Supervisor is responsible for directing the activities of material handling Team Members in the performance of their duties, providing direction and leadership toward the attainment of departmental metrics. Supervisors regularly interact with Production Scheduling, Materials, Engineering, and other departments within the organization.

Requirements

Minimum of three years’ experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in a sheet metal, welding, or metal fabrication environment
Knowledge and demonstrated lean transformation(s) of work areas
Experience with pull system for fabricated parts
Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office and Shop Floor Systems
Must be able to work daily and weekend over-time as needed

Responsibilities

Supervise the activities of indirect material handling hourly employees in the performance of their jobs and drive employees to achieve department goals
Investigate and resolve material flow movement issues, inventory accuracy, and material storage issues
Monitor potential and current “hot” shortages and take action to eliminate downtime caused by these shortages
Continually monitor safety issues and propose solutions to eliminate potential hazards
Communicate with planners and other supervisors to ensure material is available when required for use
Pull needed parts & kit for assembly line bodies prior to production build.
Manage the supermarket and reorder the process.
Ensure reporting of shortages are accurate and timely
Monitor build requirements and ensure that material is moved to the production areas in a timely manner.
Develop employees through formal and informal training, coaching, one-on-one interaction, cross-training, etc.
Manage cross-training matrices and assignments to ensure every job function or task is adequately covered by more than one associate, and to give employees the opportunity to expand their skills
Work with other associates, supervisors, and departments to drive continuous improvement activity to improve safety, quality, lead-time, on-time delivery, inventory, and labor productivity.