Spvr, Materials

Magna International•Oakland Park, HI

About The Position

The Supervisor, Materials oversees daily Materials department activities in a just-in-time manufacturing facility. The role coordinates inbound and outbound material movement and supports staffing, inventory control, process improvement, standardized work, safety and employee performance management. The supervisor works in an office and/or manufacturing plant environment and may need to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime, as needed.

Requirements

At least two years of materials supervisory experience, or at least five years of materials team leadership experience in a tier-one automotive manufacturing facility.
Powered Industrial Truck Permit, requiring a passing score on the Powered Industrial Truck training tests administered by Magna Seating Detroit.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Team-oriented, communicates well with others, and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and manufacturing/business information software.
Detail-oriented with excellent documentation skills.
Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
Ability to perform work on a computer and move around an office and/or manufacturing environment.
Ability to continuously walk and stand, and frequently perform fine finger movements, grip/grasp, push/pull, bend/stoop, and lift and carry material or parts weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily activities of Materials department Team Leaders, Sequencer/Tuggers, and Forklift Truck Drivers.
Plan, direct, and coordinate inbound and outbound material movement within the JIT manufacturing facility.
Assist the Materials Superintendent with determining and managing manpower requirements.
Assist with material cycle counts and annual physical inventory reconciliation.
Participate in and lead process improvement projects involving productivity, quality, ergonomics, and other areas.
Ensure employees follow standardized work processes and rotation schedules.
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, plant standards, and safety rules.
Monitor, maintain, and record employee time related to attendance and time-off policies.
Record approved time-off requests in E-Time and ensure required requests and supporting documentation are processed completely and on time.
Provide timely feedback on employee performance, including safety and housekeeping, quality and accuracy, quantity, attendance and punctuality, job knowledge, adaptability, initiative, teamwork and communication, and judgment and comprehension.
Ensure performance reviews are completed on the established schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.