Materials Supervisor

Venteon; Tecumseh Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon in Tecumseh, MI is seeking a 3rd Shift Materials Supervisor to lead a night-shift team in a plant manufacturing setting. The role requires lean manufacturing expertise, IATF 16949 and ISO14001 knowledge, and strong leadership.

You will manage materials planning, inventory, and warehouse operations while ensuring safety and productivity. Key duties include training, budgeting, overtime management, and collaboration with production and engineering to optimize processes and meet customer

Qualifications

• Has supervisory experience in a plant manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Working knowledge of bar code label printing and scanning technology.
• Experience in materials, supply chain, or inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and empower teams to drive process improvements.
• Ensure resources and tools are available to meet the production plan.
• Report progress to Materials Operations Manager and drive CI projects.
• Lead training for new and existing department staff.
• Manage budgets, overtime, and scheduling to meet customer needs.
• Oversee inventory and warehouse operations and cycle counts.
• Develop standard processes to improve production efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Graduate

Post-secondary education preferred

IATF 16949 knowledge

ISO14001 knowledge

Tools

Bar code printing

Scanning technology

Job description

3RD SHIFT MATERIALS SUPERVISOR NEEDED - TECUMSEH, MICHIGAN AREA

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Adrian, Michigan needs a 3rd Shift Materials Supervisor. Previous Materials Expertise and Supervision Experience at an Automotive Supplier is Required. The Working Hours for this Position are 9:30 P.M. to 6:30 A.M. and some Overtime may be required. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for stimulating the problem-solving processes by empowering and motivating others to make improvements - highlighting opportunities/possible solutions (dropping seeds)
• Responsible for ensuring all resources are effectively utilized to maximize all value-added activities that support the overall Business Plan with high emphasis on customer satisfaction
• Ensures all employees have been given the necessary tools to perform duties, i.e., personal protective equipment, small tools etc. and completes requisition forms as required for such tools.
• Responsible to report to Material Operations Manager or designate on all teams’ continuous improvement projects
• Responsible to conduct development reviews for all direct reports clearly stating each person’s major duties and responsibilities, main objectives, direct customers (interior and exterior), including areas requiring improvement/development
• Responsible to prepare and monitor departmental budgets and capital requirements
• Distributes all work in a fair and equitable manner. Evenly allocates overtime and manages all vacation requests taking into consideration customer requirements.
• Develop and provide training to new/existing employees within department.
• Provides Engineering department with expertise when designing new packaging, i.e., how many parts can fit in container, cost of shipping etc.
• Manage materials planning function to support day-to-day operations, ensuring timely material flow within the facility.
• Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy and established inventory guidelines and procedures.
• Lead and improve Material/Inventory Management, including warehouse management. Manage daily warehousing operations including cycle counts and storage of materials.
• Develop and implement standard process and strategies that enable production efficiency improvements
• Cooperates with the Safety Committee and adheres to all plant safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains positive employee relations and addresses issues in timely manner. Seeks advice/counsel from appropriate sources as required.
• Contributes to a safe, clean, & comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health & Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5-S discipline are supported and adhered to.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous Supervisory Experience in a Plant Manufacturing Setting
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing Processes
• Sound understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO14001requirements
• Working knowledge of Union Contract Language.
• Sound understanding of bar code label printing and scanning technology
• Materials, Supply Chain, or Inventory Management Experience is Needed.
• Strong Leadership Skills to lead and direct employees
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to negotiate and persuade Suppliers / Customers.
• Ability to plan and organize daily activities
• Effectively manages multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• High School Graduate, post high school education preferred.