Supervisor - Material Handling - Temporary Contract

AM General•Mishawaka, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us. We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith! We are R esponsive We have I ntegrity We are D ynamic We exhibit E xcellence

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Outlook; SAP experience preferred but not required – training will be provided
Organizational skills, knowledge of MS Office Products, and a high level of initiative
Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal
Be extremely accurate in quality of work
Work independently
Strong problem solving, leadership, and supervisory skills
Should be able to multitask and work well with others
Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required, and 2-5 years’ experience in a production management or equivalent
3-5 years of general experience and 3-5 years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Work as a team member to continually improve departmental metrics
Supervise the activities of indirect material handling hourly employees in the performance of their jobs
Act as a leader whose initiative and drive unites the hourly employees toward achieving department goals
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
Maintain a high level of professionalism when dealing with employees and other departments
Communicate with planners and other supervisors to ensure material on the production line when required for use
Ensure the line counts and reporting of shortages are accurate and timely; organize container management
Monitor future build requirements and ensure that material is moved to the production line in a timely manner
Train hourly employees in the functions of their job
Completion of special projects as assigned