Materials Supervisor

Great Dane; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead the hourly materials team supporting trailer and Aftermarket production, overseeing receipt, storage, replenishment, and delivery of materials to the line.

You will coordinate shipping, warehousing, and inventory accuracy, while enforcing safety standards and Lean practices across the plant, including JD Edwards usage and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Education in operations, supply chain, or related field.
• 1–3 years of progressive supply chain/manufacturing responsibility.
• Experience with material flow, warehousing, and shipping systems.
• Lean manufacturing experience in a heavy industrial setting preferred.
• Experience with multi-plant ERP systems (JD Edwards) and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hourly materials team to support production line replenishment.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, and warehouse activities under supervision.
• Develop and maintain material handling processes and SOPs.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory and lead annual physical inventory.
• Enforce safety protocols and provide training on equipment use.
• Support audits, Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Material handling

Lean manufacturing

Inventory management

Leadership

Safety training

Microsoft Excel

Education

Operations/Supply Chain degree

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE) ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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!

SALARY RANGE

The expected salary range for this role is $52,946 - $99,086 per year.

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your exact pay, we may also consider your skills, experience, and other job-related factors.

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer