Supervisor Manufacturing

Harley-Davidson•York, PA

1d•$74,700 - $112,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Supervisor leads and supports bargaining unit employees and team leaders within manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, distribution, and product development operations. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted flow of materials and information needed to meet production objectives. It oversees physical and system-based material management processes, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, material delivery, and internal logistics. The supervisor provides leadership, coaching, direction, and resources to promote operational excellence, continuous improvement, quality, safety, and employee engagement. The position partners with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules, maintain process discipline, resolve issues proactively, and fulfill customer requirements on time and within budget.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, materials, logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or a related operational environment.
Previous direct supervisory, team leadership, or demonstrated leadership experience.
Experience in a unionized, high-volume manufacturing or distribution environment.
Experience leading high-performance teams and driving employee accountability.
Knowledge of inventory management, material flow, logistics, and production support processes.
Experience implementing and monitoring process controls, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
Experience leading materials, warehousing, inventory control, shipping, receiving, or internal logistics operations.
Experience partnering with union leadership to jointly lead and develop work groups.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and warehouse management systems.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production System principles.
Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead and support bargaining unit employees and team leaders in achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, waste reduction, and productivity.
Ensure adherence to standardized work, operating procedures, and process discipline.
Hold teams accountable for performance, safety compliance, and business objectives.
Coordinate and support production scheduling, manpower planning, and material availability to meet customer demand.
Conduct daily startup meetings and communicate schedule changes, production priorities, quality concerns, and operational updates.
Monitor material flow and inventory accuracy across shipping, receiving, warehousing, and internal logistics.
Partner with union leadership and stewards to address employee concerns and resolve issues respectfully and promptly.
Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to improve team performance and engagement.
Facilitate problem-solving and root cause analysis for safety, quality, delivery, and inventory issues.
Perform layered process audits to verify compliance with standards and prevent defects from reaching downstream operations.
Use key performance indicators to identify trends, measure results, and drive corrective actions.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Management, and Human Resources to achieve business objectives.
Support implementation and sustainment of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement tools, and inventory control processes.