Supervisor - Material Control

Stoughton Trailers; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers in Stoughton, Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager responsible for production, health and safety systems, and workflow planning. This role involves managing employees, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining inventory across various departments.

The suitable candidate should have over 5 years of experience in material control, APEX certification, and strong communication skills. Join us to lead continuous improvement and enhance employee relations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inventory, material control, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is preferred.
• APEX certification and CPR training required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a quality finished product.
• Manage inventory and materials across multiple departments.
• Maintain health and safety systems and resolve employee issues.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Strong communication

Health and safety management system experience

Training and development experience

Machining/assembly background

Leadership and results orientation

Performance measurement skills

Multi-priority management

Blueprint reading proficiency

Education

5+ years' experience in inventory, material control, or related field

Tools

SyteLine

RF scanners

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for production, health and safety systems, workflow planning, maintenance, employee relations, training, turnover, quality, inventory, continuous improvement, and other production related activities. Direct and manage manufacturing operations area(s). Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring a quality finished product.
• Accountable for inventory and materials in multiple departments.
• Use SyteLine, RF scanners, and other computer programs to track and manage materials.
• Manage employees to ensure effective employee relations are developed, health and safety management systems are adhered to, productivity levels are consistently met, turnover is minimized and properly evaluated when it happens, proper inventory levels are maintained, and the importance of consistent high‑quality standards are communicated and met. Provide employee coaching and development.
• Make employment decisions.
• Resolve employee issues through problem resolution, balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Perform accident investigations.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to VP of Manufacturing. Will be accountable for identified metrics (safety, cost per unit, on‑time delivery, productivity).
• Foresee and implement creative solutions to potential problems.
• Manage and oversee projects.
• Manage paperwork flow.
• Manage department policies and procedures.
• Track absenteeism and time keeping.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Company involvement in projects, awards, ceremonies, award dinners, and facility tours are required.
• Interact with suppliers and other outside personnel as required.

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case‑by‑case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• Education: 5+ years' experience in inventory, material control, or related field. Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred. Additional education in related field desirable but not required.
• Licenses/Certifications: APEX certification; CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens training; Company Hazardous Waste polices, goals, documents, Sexual Harassment Policy and any other policies and procedures required for this position; Any other identified training programs required for this position.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Strong ability to communicate, especially between multiple departments.
  • Experience with a health and safety management system (e.g.: VPP).
  • Experience in training and development.
  • Machining/ assembly background.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
  • An ability to think ahead and plan over and prepare action plans to achieve results.
  • Experience in measuring performance to goals and standards.
  • Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
  • Systems, continuous improvement, inventory, and problem analysis and resolution orientation.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in Blueprint reading.
• Training: Orientation.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Please refer to the general office physical demands checklist for more information regarding the working conditions and physical requirements for this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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