Supervisor - Material Handling

AM General LLC•Mishawaka, IN

2d•Hybrid

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 Responsive, We have Integrity, We are Dynamic, We exhibit Excellence.

Requirements

2-5 years’ experience in a production management or equivalent
3-5 years of general experience
3-5 years of supervisory experience
Moderate organizational skills
Knowledge of MS Office Products
A high level of initiative
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal
Strong problem solving, leadership, and supervisory skills
Ability to motivate and ensure hourly employees stay on assigned tasks
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working environment
Ability to oversee long term projects to successful completion

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred
SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work as a team member whose main focus is to continually improve departmental metrics
Supervise the activities of indirect material handling hourly employees in the performance of their jobs
Monitor potential and current “hot” shortages and take action to eliminate downtime caused by these shortages
Communicate with planners and other supervisors to ensure material is located in our facility 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 and determine if they have the skills to successfully qualify for open material positions
Determine demand for materials and make decisions on storage locations
Lead 6’s lean initiatives
Provide key material handling tracking Metrics
Lead daily shift huddle meeting and group leader meetings
Assist in the daily operation of materials scanners
Completion of special projects as assigned