Material Supervisor

Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)

· Supervise Material Handlers in support of shipping, receiving, and production plant wide.

· Assist production and the Material Planners in GMSPO on-time shipments.

· Assist Materials Manager in meeting planned budget.

· Responsible for manning appropriately to support production requirements and meet budgeted overtime.

· Assumes special assignments as directed by Materials Manager that include, but are not limited to, inventory control issues, cost savings, and layout improvement for material flow, etc.

· Ensure windows of trucks are maintained and shipments are met per customer requirements.

· Maintain Material Handler employee reviews and takes appropriate disciplinary action when required.

· Ensure and assists in all facility special project assignments.

· Ensure a smooth transition between shifts.

· Coordinate with production to ensure daily schedule shipments will be met.

· Responsible to ensure plant housekeeping is neat and organized with Shift Supervisors.

· Ensure all paperwork for shipping (Bills of Lading, Manual Shippers, etc.) is completed.

· Oversee truck drivers and schedules appropriately.

· Ensure all QS-9000/TS16949 requirements are maintained.

· Develop appropriated packaging methods where appropriate.

· Coordinate appropriate material rack storage for production/customer requirements.

· Communicate/coordinate with customers when appropriate (i.e. Customer obsolescence claims, etc.)

· Document all activities as required.

· Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.

· Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.

Limits of Authority

· Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.

· Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.

· Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.

· Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.

· Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.

Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required

· High School Diploma or equivalent. 2 year college degreepreferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Traffic and logistics background

· Strong computer skills (preferred Trans4M)

· Strong communication skills verbal and written

· Knowledge of GM’s ISP/JIT systems

· Strong attention to detail and follow-through

· 3-5 years applied supervisory experience in a high volume-manufacturing environment, preferably automotive suppliers is highly desirable or equivalent

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

· Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

Risks Associated with Job Function

· Spill Response

Travel Requirements

· Up to 5% travel required

· Valid driver’s license required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person