Materials Supervisor: Lean Ops & Safety Leader

Daimler Truck AG; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks parental leave

Healthcare plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is hiring a Materials Supervisor in Gaffney, SC to lead the movement of materials and support production excellence. You will drive safety, quality and delivery improvements while developing team members and coordinating shipping/receiving, storage, and inventory control activities.

You will track performance using KPIs, manage manpower planning, and work with ERP and Lean programs to reduce waste and costs.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in business administration or logistics/supply chain management and 4 years of relevant experience preferred or 6+ years leading teams in manufacturing/logistics in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of operations (production, quality, facilities, materials).
• Project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (incl. MS Project).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipping/receiving, storage, kitting, sequencing, delivery, expediting, disposition, auditing to support production and inventory control.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environmental performance while developing team skills.
• Track time and absenteeism daily for shop floor employees using Kronos.
• Track, analyze, and manage the materials scorecard to reduce shortages and disruptions.
• Manage Hours per Vehicle through manpower planning, overtime, and balancing.
• Support Lean Manufacturing concepts with the Truck Operating System group to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support company programs to improve efficiencies and operating performance.
• Conduct daily and weekly safety inspections and document improvement opportunities in Enablon.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and corrective actions.
• Analyze departmental performance and prepare summaries/recommendations for management.
• Co-manage local truck schedules and driver activities for inbound/outbound material.
• Partner with third-party groups to ensure quality and timely materials delivery.
• Participate in establishing strategic initiatives and departmental objectives.
• Develop team members into effective problem solvers and collaborative contributors.

Skills

Team leadership

Shipping/receiving

Lean Manufacturing

Kronos

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA in business administration or logistics/supply chain

Tools

Kronos

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is hiring a Materials Supervisor in Gaffney, SC to lead the movement of materials and support production excellence. You will drive safety, quality and delivery improvements while developing team members and coordinating shipping/receiving, storage, and inventory control activities.

You will track performance using KPIs, manage manpower planning, and work with ERP and Lean programs to reduce waste and costs.