Materials Supervisor
Hendrickson

Job Info

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Position Purpose:
Responsible for the allocation of staffing resources to support planned production levels, while following policies and procedures. Manage shipping, cycle counting, packaging and plant material handling processes and supervise hourly/salary team members to achieve established inventory and productivity levels, safety requirements, and 5S initiatives.
Essential Functions:
Under the direction of the Materials Manager, assists with the following materials supervisor responsibilities:

• Provides supervision to hourly and salary employees on assigned shift.
• Track attendance, schedule vacations, ensures compliance to the employee handbook, etc.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to keep employees aware of production levels, delivery performance, quality, safety, overtime, upcoming events, etc.)
• Supervise daily staffing and output levels to meet or exceed planned productivity levels.
• Motivate, provide clear direction and set expectations for new and existing hourly and temporary personnel.
• Ensure that all hourly and temporary personnel have the training needed, the tools required and are held accountable to set expectations.
• Update and maintain training matrices, OJT's, work instructions, training guides and packaging diagram.
• Administer the inventory cycle count program to attain 95% accuracy levels
• Supervise the material handling of parts to meet or exceed established production levels
• Participate in problem solving teams to identify root cause and corrective actions to resolve quality related issues.
• Work in conjunction with the Production Supervisors and Continuous Improvement Coordinator to establish pick to order, and linked flow of material to support Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Provide logistical support to plant manufacturing with emphasis on uninterrupted material availability.
• Ensure employee safety by ensuring all safety devices are in use and the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is always worn.
• Report all accidents / near misses to the operations manager and safety manager within 24 hours. Participate in the completion of the accident investigation / report.
• Assist with implementing and sustaining corrective actions Ensure associates within the materials group attend all safety related training events.
• Acquire an understanding of manufacturing principals to drive ERP improvements
• Support cross training initiatives of the department
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree in Business Administration preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-year experience in a leadership/supervisory role.
• 1-3 years-practical experiences in a manufacturing environment with a focus on material handling practices preferred.
• Working knowledge of various safety programs and OSHA regulations.
• Familiarity with Quality systems and processes.
• Familiar with basic MRP principals.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain stationary position occasionally.
• Constantly need to move about inside plant designated area.

Environmental Conditions

• Frequent exposure to loud noises.
• Frequent exposure to seasonal heat and cold temperatures

Behavioral Traits

• Innovative, Cooperation and Persuasion
• Attention to Detail
• Development and Continual Learning
• Influencing Others
• Stress Tolerance
• Safety Focus.

* This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.
Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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