Material Area Supervisor

RGBSI; Trenton (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Material Area Supervisor to lead teams in a dynamic, unionized warehousing environment. This role is pivotal in fostering a safe and engaging workplace while driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will be responsible for coaching team members, ensuring safety practices, and meeting shipping plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with leadership and associates alike. If you are a goal-oriented self-starter passionate about team development and operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or relevant field required.
• 2+ years' experience in Supply Chain Management or similar functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage small work teams in a unionized warehousing environment.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality.

Skills

Excellent organization skills

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Coaching and mentoring

Ability to handle multiple projects

Goal-oriented self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

2+ years' experience in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Lean manufacturing systems

Continuous improvement systems

Job description

Job Description:

• The Material area supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a unionized, warehousing environment.
• Responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale.
• The selected candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe, secure, and engaging work environment that fosters team member involvement and creativity.
• Embrace and practice Client Leadership Principles.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and training to associates as needed.
• Analyze root causes and execute countermeasures for daily work challenges while implementing safe work practices and preventative countermeasures.
• Utilize kaizen activities to drive continuous process improvements.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and safety with team members, peers, and senior management.
• Monitor and track parts receipts and deliveries.
• Record and manage system requirements that communicate with the Assembly plants.
• Ensure the shipping plan is met, analyze issues with other roles, and drive and implement continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure a safe workplace, lead the Team to improve Safety in the area, and enforce the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.
• Ensure the right allocation of the people on the job, manage absenteeism, train and build teams.
• Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality, and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.

Requirements:

• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent organization, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required.
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Goal-oriented self-starter with the ability to lead teams.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members.
• Previous experience working in a union environment.
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or relevant bachelor's degree and comparable experience; 2+ years' experience in Supply Chain Management or similar functions.

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.