Material Supervisor

Great Dane; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dental, vision, and medical coverage

Retirement plan with 401(k) employer-

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Great Dane in Kewanee, IL, seeks a Materials Supervisor to lead the hourly materials team in support of trailer and aftermarket production, from receipt and storage to replenishment and delivery to the line. You will also direct outbound shipments to aftermarket, sister plants and suppliers, coordinating spotter truck activity as needed.

We value safety, Lean manufacturing, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to maintain accurate inventory, drive continuous improvement, and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 1–3 years of progressive responsibility in Supply Chain/Manufacturing.
• Experience with material flow, warehousing, receiving/shipping systems.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and daily continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of material handlers to support daily production replenishment.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving and warehouse activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory within assigned areas and support year-end inventory.
• Provide safety training and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure Lean/BIQ processes and address defects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Degree in operations management / related field

Tools

JDE ERP

Job description

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The Position: The Materials Supervisor’s main function is to manage the hourly materials team in support of trailer and Aftermarket production from the receipt and storage of materials to the timely replenishment and delivery of material to the production line. Additionally, the Materials Supervisor will direct all outbound shipments of parts, assemblies and dunnage to Aftermarket, sister plants and suppliers. The Materials Supervisor may also coordinate spotter truck activities in support of production and materials activities.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Ensure compliance with plant-wide safety protocols and conduct basic safety training for team members.
• Provide training to team following all OSHA rules and GD policies in the use of material handling equipment – forklifts, mobilized carts, cranes, stacker cranes, tuggers, pallet jacks, dock locks, etc.
• Ensures all HR related processes and policies are followed by material handling team.
• Coordinate routine shipping, receiving, and warehouse activities under direct guidance from the Supply Chain Manager.
• Responsible for developing, training and maintaining proper material handling processes.
• Supervise a small team of material handlers to support daily production line replenishment.
• Work with Operations to make sure NCM, PDR and scrap processes are being followed by shop floor personnel.
• Support plant SC Lean & plant BIQ processes specifically focusing on items affected by material handling team. Work with operations and SC to address SC MPOU defects.
• Assist with housekeeping and organization of storage areas, maintain 5 Standards.
• Work with maintenance to ensure all material handling equipment is properly maintained and available for production support needs.
• Maintain accurate inventory within assigned work areas.
• Support annual year-end physical inventory ensuring all inventory has been properly identified, counted, and recorded.
• Lead the material recycling process at the plant to ensure material is segregated by alloy.
• Perform weekly EASE audits on assigned areas and staff.
• Assist with coordinating the corporate audits and managing the assigned audit tasks.
• Communicate and update the supply chain communication board.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)

• Education: Degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field preferred, or acceptable combination of experience and education.
• Experience: 1-3 years of progressive levels of responsibility within Supply Chain and/or Manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of material flow, logistics, warehousing, receiving and shipping systems and practices
• Experience working in a heavy industrial environment using Lean Manufacturing concepts in daily continuous. improvement activities preferred.
• Experienced in multi-plant ERP environment, preferably JDE with ability to enter and retrieve information to run the department effectively and efficiently.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills.
• Must be computer literate and able to utilize Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) in communicating, analyzing, and presenting data.
• Organizational, attention to detail and record keeping skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Demonstrable leadership capabilities.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: 20% of time is office - 80% in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Work environment:
• Exposed to standard shop noise. Must wear plant defined PPE when in shop.
• Must be aware of surroundings due to crane/hoist truck & forklift movements inside and out of the plant.
• A fast-paced environment.

About Great Dane

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

Benefits Overview

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer