Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Hollingsworth; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollingsworth, a leading provider of third-party logistics with over 30 years of experience, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Dearborn, MI. You will oversee daily warehouse tasks and help organize production throughput.

You will coordinate picking, cycle counts, perform handoffs to production, and promote a safe, efficient work environment. Training and cross-training to support advancement are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Associate’s Degree in Business Management.
• Experience in warehousing is required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with warehouse systems and equipment.
• Experience using SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse staff activities including picking progress and material handling.
• Coordinate cycle counting and year-end inventory audit readiness.
• Plan and coordinate production-friendly material flow and throughput.
• Prepare work orders for handoff to production staff.
• Maintain safe, clean operations and 5S compliance.
• Train and develop staff, manage vacations coverage.
• Communicate effectively with the team and enforce policies.
• Identify process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Strong organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Associate’s Degree in Business Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

With more than 30 years of expertise, Hollingsworth is a leading provider of third-party logistics services. Our business is steadily growing, and as a result we are searching for new talent to join the Hollingsworth family. At Hollingsworth we pride ourselves in our commitment to the advancement of our workforce, and develop and invest in our employees. As part of the dynamic team at Hollingsworth, you'll be a key decision maker and play a vital role in the development of the warehouse team as you help create a culture that fosters growth, values diversity and inclusion and focuses on safety.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Supervises the daily tasks of warehouse employees in designated department. Also, organizing and monitoring production throughput

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBLITIES

• Oversee activity of the warehouse staff, including but not limited to: monitoring picking progress, put-away, material returns, timely handling, maintenance and control practices
• Responsible for cycle counting process and efficiency leading up to year-end inventory audit
• Coordinate picking activity to satisfy the production schedule
• Prepare work orders for handoff to production staff
• Coordinate the return of all material back into the warehouse
• Verify counts for accuracy
• Verify appropriate condition of stock
• Coordinate coverage during employees’ vacations
• Promote a safe work environment
• Ensure training of new employees, retraining of old (if required) and cross training to allow for a flexible workforce and opportunities for advancement
• Communicate effectively and regularly with the warehouse staff
• Maintain relevant procedures, processes and work instructions
• Issue warning notices to employees for violations of rules or company policies or performance deficiencies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains staff by training employees and developing growth opportunities.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel in the use of 5S principles and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains throughput by monitoring steps of the process; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; facilitating root cause analysis activities to failures within the process and report findings.

SPECIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE OR QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED or Associate’s Degree in Business Management
• Must have experience in warehousing
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Able to develop and implement the use of processes and procedures
• Able to use all relevant systems, programs, and equipment to complete job
• Must have Microsoft Computer skills.
• Ability to use SAP as it relates to production.
• Ability to demonstrate full understanding of production flow process
• Automotive industry/supplier experience is preferred

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