Summary : The Materials Supervisor transport of materials to and from departments and ensures material needs are met throughout the organization.

Responsible for overseeing warehousing, shipping, receiving, and handling of materials.Responsibilities : - Ensure adequate raw materials, efficient material flow, and the timely shipment of product to meet the daily production requirements.

• Ensure that the Capability and Performance targets of all Manufacturing Processes are met through efficient materials management.
• Assist with increasing product profitability through the continual improvement of manufacturing and work processes.- Provide manufacturing and technical knowledge and skills to support all aspects of production ensuring profitable, on-time, quality product to customers while maintaining a safe and healthy workplace- Coach and develop the materials group as individuals and as a team through the execution of the plant's production processes.
• Plans production requirements taking into account machine and labor resources.- In conjunction with the Materials Manager, plan and process product flow for the Detroit plant including the maintenance of the MRP system.
• Determines production scheduling based on customer requirements. Maintains the shipping schedule with customers and carriers.
• In conjunction with the engineering department determine prototype scheduling based on customer requirements.- Ensure proper product identification and traceability.
• Responsible for training all shipping and receiving personnel ensuring they understand the CMS system.- Provide additional support with scheduling and implementation of the Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of changes to machinery and equipment and any associated scheduling and inventory requirements in conjunction with the Production and Engineering- Assist with scheduling and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects In conjunction with the Production and Engineering Managers.
• Provide training to co-workers and help maintain Standard Operating Procedures, Best Practices and Job Safe Practices to ensure the transfer of knowledge to others.
• Manage material requirements to ensure 100% customer requirements are met while meeting profitability objectives in running a lean manufacturing environment.

Skills, Requirements, and Personal Traits :

• Bachelors Degree preferred but not required
• 5 years working within the Automotive Industry at a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Automotive Supplier strongly preferred
• Prior experience supervising and leading a team within a Manufacturing environment
• Must be proficient with Excel and other MS Office Tools
• Experience working with MRP systems AS400 (CMS) strongly preferred
• Experience working with various international customs and freight transportation
• Experience working with various international customs and freight transportation
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• High degree of integrity
• Proven ability to achieve results
• Proactive in learning and development activities
• Proven ability to work with and develop people

Last updated : 2024-04-30