Materials Supervisor: Lean Ops & Safety Leader

Daimler Truck AG

Gaffney (SC)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 121,000

Full time

6 days ago
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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.

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