Lean Warehouse & Supply Chain Supervisor

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401k plan

Vacation leave 120 hours

Public holidays 12

Parental leave 6 weeks

Stock purchase option

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Supervisor, Supply Chain Excellence to lead the warehouse and receiving teams across all shifts, prioritizing safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement within a Lean Manufacturing framework. The role requires strong interpersonal and management skills, with experience in Lean tools (5S, JIT), SAP, and Microsoft Office.

You’ll collaborate with Operations, HSE, Quality, Engineering, and HR to meet production

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of warehousing experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• At least one year of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience motivating and leading employees.
• Demonstrated experience fostering a positive work environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Equivalent warehouse operations work experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Green Belt certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes the Receiving and warehousing plans for day-to-day activities as prescribed by the Value Stream Leader.
• Provides leadership to team members assigned to Receiving and Warehouse.
• Drives the teams to ensure safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and budget goals are achieved.
• Establishes strong and effective working relationships that are conducive to maintaining a positive work environment.
• Partners with departmental leaders: Operations, HSE, Quality, Engineering, Materials and Human Resources to achieve or exceed goals.
• Drives accountability using tools, processes and other methods to track performance.
• Evaluates departmental constraints and implements Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve capacities/ capabilities.
• Manages external receiving and freight carriers.
• Is responsible for managing outside warehousing solutions, as well as external parts-kitting operations.
• Is responsible for managing time and attendance with all hourly associates.
• Completes annual performance reviews for assigned hourly employees.
• Properly manages positive coaching, as well as, corrective actions, as needed.
• Is responsible to ensure that shipments are received in time to meet the needs of the production areas.
• Communicates with operations to ensure that they have materials needed to execute the production plan.
• Ensures consistent application of policies across employee base.
• Promotes and drives the organizations vision and utilization of Knorr Production System (Lean Manufacturing) methodologies.
• Champions change and facilitates team related functions to improve the business performance.
• Uses problem solving methods and innovation to drive continuous improvement.
• Understands and adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalation appropriate action regarding safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Understands current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalation appropriate action in regards to product quality.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Green Belt certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Supervisor, Supply Chain Excellence to lead the warehouse and receiving teams across all shifts, prioritizing safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement within a Lean Manufacturing framework. The role requires strong interpersonal and management skills, with experience in Lean tools (5S, JIT), SAP, and Microsoft Office.

You’ll collaborate with Operations, HSE, Quality, Engineering, and HR to meet production