Materials Management Supervisor

Powell Industries; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries in North Canton, OH is seeking a manufacturing leader to drive safety, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement. You will lead a small team, ensure training and tool availability, and coordinate with cross-functional partners to meet financial and quality objectives.

Responsibilities include developing personnel, applying Lean/TPS methods, and guiding audits. A strong background in ERP and OSHA regulations is required for success.

Qualifications

• AA or BS degree with 3+ years manufacturing exp, or 7+ years in manufacturing leadership.
• 5 years in a leadership role overseeing a small team in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong time management, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and Environmental regulations and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to work safely.
• Create and sustain a safe work environment.
• Maintain compliance with industrial workplace safety and health regulations.
• Identify improvement opportunities for safety and lead or recommend corrective action.
• Manage the employee safety program on an ongoing basis.
• Manage and maintain Powell inventory accuracy & cycle count requirements.
• Complete root cause investigation & corrective action to inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure Powell assets are properly utilized and maintained.
• Develop and deliver effective communications with direct reports, teams, other functions, and external contacts.
• Lead and conduct effective meetings.
• Administer Powell policy and procedures consistently.
• Develop individuals and work teams so they can operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Create an environment where employees can grow and develop into greater levels of contribution.
• Develop and administer performance evaluations.
• Effectively manage performance.
• Act as a change agent; Lead and influence employees through change processes.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Education

AA or BS degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to work safety.
• Create and sustain a safe work environment.
• Maintain compliance with industrial workplace safety and health regulations.
• Identify improvement opportunities for safety, and either lead or recommend corrective action.
• Manage the employee safety program on an ongoing basis.
• Manage and maintain Powell inventory accuracy & cycle count requirements.
• Complete root cause investigation & corrective action to inventory discrepancies.
• Manage excess and obsolete material investigation, corrective action & disposition aligned with Powell policy.
• Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to perform work which follows the documented Powell inventory & cycle counting procedures.
• Prepare workforce for ongoing Quality & Finance Audits.
• Implement process improvements designed to improve inventory control metrics, with assistance from Manufacturing.
• Maintain quality document file system for internal & external audit requests.
• In cooperation with production control, manage assets and people effectively to achieve established objectives.
• Meet or exceed financial objectives such as overtime allowance and variable department expenses.
• Effectively manage employee payroll system for each department.
• Ensure Powell fixed assets, such as building and equipment, are properly utilized and maintained.
• Develop and deliver effective communications with direct reports, teams, other functions, departments, and other internal and external contacts, as required.
• Lead and conduct effective meetings.
• Administer Powell policy and procedures consistently.
• Maintain accurate training records.
• Develop individuals and work teams such that they can operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Create an environment where employees can grow and develop into greater levels of contribution.
• Develop and administer performance evaluations.
• Effectively manage performance.
• Act as a change agent; Lead and influence employees at all levels in and through the change process.

Requirements

• AA or BS degree plus 3 years of experience/or a minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience
• 5 years of experience in a leadership role with responsibility of a small team of direct or indirect reports within a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organization skills
• Must be responsible and dependable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, collaborating with peers and associates.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in teams and manage team activities.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
• Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or other continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and Environmental regulations and employment laws.