Supervisor MPL

Neapco; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Neapco is seeking a Material Planning & Logistics Supervisor for its Belleville, MI location. The role reports to the MP&L Superintendent and focuses on ensuring efficient material flow, scheduling personnel, and leading cross-shift meetings.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's in supply chain, experience with MRP, and familiarity with Plex ERP. Unionized supervision in manufacturing is preferred; strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires strong understanding of MRP processes and requirement generation.
• Experience supervising unionized manufacturing workforce preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field, or equivalent combo of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure material flow aligns with production schedules.
• Schedule material handling personnel (UAW represented).
• Lead cross-shift meetings and stand-downs; maintain attendance records.

Skills

MRP knowledge

leadership

time management

communication

interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

warehouse/shipping knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Plex ERP

Covisint

eSupplierConnect

Job description

Job Description

Since 1921, Neapco has been a leading supplier of innovative driveline solutions to original equipment manufacturers and the global automotive industry. Neapco designs, manufactures, and distributes high quality, cost-effective OEM and aftermarket driveline products for automotive, light truck, heavy truck, off-road, off-highway, agriculture, and industrial applications. Recognized by Crain’s Fast 50 in recent years, including 2020, and honored with multiple Supplier Quality Awards, Neapco’s agile, passionate, and diverse approach fuels a relentless focus on establishing, maintaining, and strengthening enduring professional partnerships.

As we celebrate our 100-year anniversary, we continue our long tradition of quality and excellence by placing our team members first, from safety and personal enrichment, to professional development, Neapco is excited to add a Material Planning & Logistics Supervisor to our team. This position will report to the Material Planning & Logistics Superintendent and is based at our location in Belleville, MI. It is extremely important this team member be aligned with Neapco’s Core Values of Partnership, Passion, Agility, Teamwork, Integrity, and Diversity. Compensation dependent upon qualifications.

Job Description: Material Planning & Logistics Supervisor

Included but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the efficient flow of material in support of established production schedules
• Schedule UAW represented material handling personnel
• Lead cross-shift team meetings and stand-downs
• Maintain employee time and attendance records in Plex ERP system to ensure accurate payroll processing and attendance tracking
• Provide formal forklift instruction and practical training, as well as evaluate employee performance to issue material handling equipment certification
• Direct and oversee shipping and receive activities
• Schedule outbound freight to comply with operations and capacity
• Verify proper labels and tickets have been applied prior to shipping
• Ensure accuracy of all shipping and receiving documents
• Maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory records in ERP system (Plex)
• Verify physical rack inventory matches records in customer systems
• Communicate shipping schedules to customers
• Participate in cycle counts and help maintain accuracy of inventory
• Eliminate waste through safety, quality, and MP&L process improvement initiatives

Required Skills:

• Excellent judgement and decision-making ability
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritizing multiple projects and tasks
• Sound understanding of MRP functional flows and requirement generation
• Experience supervising unionized work force in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access) experience and proficiency required
• Experience with Plex ERP system and customer portals (Covisint and eSupplierConnect) a plus

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree with focus in Supply Chain Management preferred; consideration may be given to candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience

Neapco recognizes that our team members are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing them with a safe, drug-free workplace fostering respect and ethical treatment. Unlawful discrimination in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, ethnic/national origin, age, sex, veteran status, disability, or any similar protected status is strictly prohibited.

Benefits

• In return for their expertise and shared commitment to our goals, we offer our team members competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

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