Supervisor - Material Handling - Temporary Contract

AM GENERAL LLC in; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General seeks a Supervisor for Material Handling on a temporary contract in Mishawaka, IN. The role oversees hourly material handling staff, drives improvements, and ensures material is on the line when needed.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of supervisory experience, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with SAP/MS Office. The position requires strong leadership and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required; 2-5 years' experience in a production management or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of SAP and MS Outlook; SAP experience preferred but not required – training will be provided.
• Organizational skills, MS Office proficiency, high initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; accuracy and independence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise indirect material handling hourly employees.
• Lead initiatives to improve departmental metrics.
• Act as a leader to unite hourly employees toward department goals.
• Monitor shortages and prevent downtime.
• Address safety issues and propose solutions.
• Maintain professionalism across departments.
• Coordinate with planners to ensure material on the production line.
• Ensure accurate line counts and reporting of shortages; organize containers.
• Forecast future build requirements and move material timely to the line.
• Train hourly employees on job functions.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Independent work

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Supervisor - Material Handling - Temporary Contract (Transportation)

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!
We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as a team member to continually improve departmental metrics
• Supervise the activities of indirect material handling hourly employees in the performance of their jobs
• Act as a leader whose initiative and drive unites the hourly employees toward achieving department goals
• Monitor potential and current “hot” shortages and take action to eliminate downtime caused by these shortages
• Continually monitor safety issues and propose solutions to eliminate potential hazards
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when dealing with employees and other departments
• Communicate with planners and other supervisors to ensure material on the production line when required for use
• Ensure the line counts and reporting of shortages are accurate and timely; organize container management
• Monitor future build requirements and ensure that material is moved to the production line in a timely manner
• Train hourly employees in the functions of their job
• Completion of special projects as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required, and 2-5 years' experience in a production management or equivalent
• 3-5 years of general experience and 3-5 years of supervisory experience
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Outlook; SAP experience preferred but not required – training will be provided
• Organizational skills, knowledge of MS Office Products, and a high level of initiative
• Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal
• Be extremely accurate in quality of work
• Work independently
• Strong problem solving, leadership, and supervisory skills
• Should be able to multitask and work well with others

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company's property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

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