Material Handling Supervisor

Stellantis; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Material Handling Supervisor to lead hourly teams in receiving and delivering materials to support daily production targets.

You will troubleshoot issues, allocate manpower, collaborate with Union leadership, monitor inventory, and ensure safe operation of handling equipment. This role emphasizes lean manufacturing practices and daily reporting on safety, quality, throughput and inventory control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hourly and bargaining teams to meet daily production targets.
• Troubleshoot issues and allocate manpower to resolve disruptions.
• Monitor and replenish lineside inventory levels.
• Manage material handling equipment and maintenance procedures.
• Provide daily reports on safety, quality, throughput, and inventory control.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Multi-project management

MS Office / Google Suite

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in SCM / Logistics / Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Aug 20, 2026

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

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