Material Handling Supervisor

Stellantis Financial Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Material Handling Supervisor in Detroit, MI to lead hourly and bargaining staff, ensuring on-time production and efficient material flow. You will troubleshoot issues, allocate resources, and promote Stellantis Production Way practices across teams.

The role requires strong communication, multi-tasking, and leadership within a union environment. Experience with lean manufacturing and inventory control is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with MS Office/Google Suite.
• Public Speaking Skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of hourly and bargaining employees to meet daily production targets.
• Troubleshoot issues and allocate resources to maintain plant throughput.
• Monitor and replenish lineside inventory stock levels.
• Manage material handling equipment and establish safe operating procedures.

Skills

Communication

Public Speaking

Multi-tasking

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Office Suite (MS Office/Google)

Job description

The Material Handling Supervisor is responsible for leading teams of hourly, bargaining employees in completing material receiving and delivery activities that enable the plant to meet daily production targets. This role directly supports daily production, the Material Handling Supervisor is responsible for troubleshooting problems as they arise and allocating resources and manpower accordingly to resolve issues without impact to plant throughput performance. The Material Handling Supervisor participates in and promotes lean Stellantis Production Way activities.

• Interacts with all levels of the organization including bargaining and non-bargaining hourly and salary employees as well as executive leadership
• Responsible for Manpower Management including Hourly Employee absenteeism, training and Stellantis Production Way Involvement
• Collaborates with Union Leadership to address Team Member concerns
• Responsible for monitoring and replenishing production lineside inventory stock levels
• Responsible for managing Material Handling Equipment including establishing safe operating procedures and arranging standard maintenance
• Responsible for daily reporting for area safety, quality, throughput performance and inventory control management

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
• Public Speaking Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related field
• 18 Months Experience in prior Manufacturing or Supervisory role
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Ability to demonstrate lean manufacturing knowledge and application