Supervisor – Manufacturing & Materials

AM General•Bristol, IN

About The Position

The Supervisor – Manufacturing & Materials oversees production and material-handling activities, maintaining safety, quality, and productivity within the assigned area. The role monitors material shortages, coordinates with other departments to ensure materials are available, supports accurate line counts and shortage reporting, and ensures materials reach production on time. The supervisor leads shift and group-leader meetings, trains and supports hourly employees, drives lean initiatives, and works with the team to improve departmental metrics. The position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and may be assigned to a specific shift or hours. No travel is required.

Requirements

Three to five years of general experience.
Three to five years of supervisory experience.
Good organizational skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
High level of initiative.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving, leadership, and supervisory skills.
Ability to motivate hourly employees and ensure they stay on assigned tasks.
Ability to work in the described office and manufacturing plant conditions, including varying temperatures, inclement weather, heights, and loud noise.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including regularly moving throughout the facility and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain safety, quality, and productivity within the assigned area.
Supervise hourly production and material-handling employees.
Monitor current and potential material shortages and act to prevent shortage-related downtime.
Communicate with other departments to ensure materials are located when required.
Ensure line counts and shortage reporting are accurate and timely, and organize container management.
Monitor build requirements and ensure materials are moved to the production line on time.
Train hourly employees and assess whether they have the skills to qualify for open production and material-handling positions.
Lead lean initiatives and oversee long-term projects through successful completion.
Lead daily shift and group-leader meetings.
Ensure employee safety, respond to employee questions, and maintain workplace organization.
Support company goals, communicate changes to shop-floor employees, and maintain quota.
Manage time and attendance reporting.
Assist in the daily operation of materials scanners.
Work as a team member to continually improve departmental metrics.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working environment.