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Supervisor Shipping and Receiving
Description
Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.
We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We look forward to getting to know you and sharing more about our values and our local benefits.
What awaits you:
- Detect, and fix or escalate abnormalities
- Create standardized work
- Organize Continuous Improvement activities in his area
- EHS Audits and 6S Audits
- Interface between Focus Factory, Operational Logistics and Planning and other departments
- Collect, report and monitor KPIs
- Monitor if FIFO is always guaranteed
- Monitor racks are available when needed according to planning
- Support the calculation needed warehouse space in case of trial runs, batches, new programs launching
- Ensure obsolete, blocked; sampling and engineering change parts are controlled
- Ensure best practices are implemented
- Ensure right number of staff are available
- Ensure the mobile equipment is utilized, maintained to the optimal level
- Monitor the trucks are loaded with right material at right time, within the predefined time window.
- Escalate issues in backflushing and stock transactions.
- Ensure inventory accuracy.
- Coach and train employees in operational logistics area
- Lead and manage employees
Qualifications
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Degree in industrial engineering with focus on logistics or comparable / Warehousing techniques or Logistics training
- Work experience in logistics, purchasing, quotations and shopfloor
- 5 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility (automotive preferred)
- Inventory Management
- Local language skills
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Kautex
Primary Location: US-Georgia-Lavonia
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: No
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 03/06/2026, 12:05:45 PM
Job Number: 339781