Materials Handling Supervisor: Lean Ops & Throughput

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

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.