Materials Supervisor

Adient plc; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc is seeking a Materials Supervisor in Normal, Illinois, responsible for coordinating material control systems, inventory management, and training the material handling team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in materials supervision, preferably in automotive manufacturing, and must be proficient in problem-solving and using Microsoft Excel.

This role involves compliance with safety regulations and managing outbound shipments. Join a global leader in automotive seating and make an impact within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Materials Supervision inside Manufacturing JIT Automotive Sequencing – Preferred.
• Strong analytical and formal problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications – Excel.
• Proficient with ERP Systems – QAD – Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all material control systems and inventory control from the shop floor.
• Train, coach, and develop the material handling team.
• Manage the process of outbound shipments.
• Observe Materials/Production operation to ensure compliance.
• Initiate action to prevent non-conformities in quality systems.

Skills

Materials Supervision

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

ERP Systems - QAD

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Materials Supervisor

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all material control systems, inbound/outbound shipments, and materials handling activities and inventory control primarily from the shop floor.
• Coordinate all material handler activities and activities for warehouse layout.
• Train, coach, and develop the material handling team.
• Implement and assist in development of cycle counting and pull system for each commodity.
• Manage and coordinate the receiving and DMR processes.
• Manage the input of incoming receipts on a timely basis.
• Manage the process of outbound shipments.
• Coordinate all customs compliance requirements.
• Observe Materials/Production operation within their area of control to ascertain compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, 5’s, and Production/Materials Standards.
• Ensure efficient operation of equipment and take corrective action to eliminate deviations.
• Assist in maintaining and revising visual inventory benchmark standards.
• Coordinate daily Production builds schedules and conduct daily floor walks.
• Liaison between Materials and Production and coordinate any outside warehouse activities.
• Run RPS history reports and cumulative reports to verify that receipts have been collected in the RPS file.
• Manage supplier cumulative reconciliation and monitor the system for accurate tracking of Truckload Utilization (TUMS).
• Initiate action to prevent non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality system.
• Manage and maintain onsite replenishment of trailers (shelves).
• Identify and record problems relating to product, process, and quality system.
• Initiate, recommend, and provide solutions through designated channels.
• Control further processing, delivery, or installation of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition is corrected.
• Actively participate in Health/Safety/Environmental investigations and the 8D process to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution.
• Report accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies, and inform supervisor of known HSE&E conditions that could adversely affect team members, assets, or the public.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and establish safe working procedures in assigned material areas.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Materials Supervision inside Manufacturing JIT Automotive Sequencing – Preferred.
• Strong analytical and formal problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications – Excel.
• Proficient with ERP Systems – QAD – Preferred.

Primary Location

Normal Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.