Material Handling Supervisor

HTC Global Services; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Life and disability insurance

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

HTC Global Services is seeking a Material Handling Supervisor in Warren, MI. The role leads hourly teams in receiving and delivering materials to support daily production targets, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring lean manufacturing practices are followed.

The supervisor will allocate resources, monitor inventory, and work with union and non-union staff as well as leadership to maintain throughput and safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of hourly employees in material receiving and delivery activities.
• Support daily production and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Allocate resources and manpower to resolve operational issues without impacting plant throughput.
• Participate in and promote lean manufacturing activities.
• Interact with bargaining and non-bargaining hourly employees, salaried employees, and executive leadership.
• Manage manpower, including employee absenteeism, training, and lean manufacturing involvement.
• Collaborate with union leadership to address team member concerns.
• Monitor and replenish production lineside inventory stock levels.
• Manage material handling equipment, including establishing safe operating procedures and arranging standard maintenance.
• Complete daily reporting related to safety, quality, throughput performance, and inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Overview / Summary

The Material Handling Supervisor is responsible for leading teams of hourly employees in material receiving and delivery activities that support daily production targets. This role oversees material handling operations, troubleshoots issues, allocates resources and manpower, supports plant throughput, and promotes lean manufacturing activities.

Job Description

Material Handling Supervisor

Overview / Summary

The Material Handling Supervisor is responsible for leading teams of hourly employees in material receiving and delivery activities that support daily production targets. This role oversees material handling operations, troubleshoots issues, allocates resources and manpower, supports plant throughput, and promotes lean manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead teams of hourly employees in material receiving and delivery activities.
• Support daily production and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Allocate resources and manpower to resolve operational issues without impacting plant throughput.
• Participate in and promote lean manufacturing activities.
• Interact with bargaining and non-bargaining hourly employees, salaried employees, and executive leadership.
• Manage manpower, including employee absenteeism, training, and lean manufacturing involvement.
• Collaborate with union leadership to address team member concerns.
• Monitor and replenish production lineside inventory stock levels.
• Manage material handling equipment, including establishing safe operating procedures and arranging standard maintenance.
• Complete daily reporting related to safety, quality, throughput performance, and inventory control.

Required 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.
• 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 of experience in a manufacturing or supervisory role.
• Previous experience working in a union environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of lean manufacturing.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies. At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks. Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.