Materials Supervisor
Employment Type : Full-Time
Materials Supervisor Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results) - Supervise Material Handlers in support of shipping, receiving, and production plant-wide.
- Assist production and the Material Planners in GMSPO on-time shipments.
- Assist Materials Manager in meeting planned budget.
- Responsible for manning appropriately to support production requirements and meet budgeted overtime.
- Assumes special assignments as directed by Materials Manager that include, but are not limited to, inventory control issues, cost savings, and layout improvement for material flow, etc.
- Ensure windows of trucks are maintained and shipments are met per customer requirements.
- Maintain Material Handler employee reviews and takes appropriate disciplinary action when required.
- Ensure and assists in all facility special project assignments.
- Ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
- Coordinate with production to ensure daily schedule shipments will be met.
- Responsible to ensure plant housekeeping is neat and organized with Shift Supervisors.
- Ensure all paperwork for shipping (Bills of Lading, Manual Shippers, etc.) is completed.
- Oversee truck drivers and schedules appropriately.
- Ensure all QS-9000/TS16949 requirements are maintained.
- Develop appropriated packaging methods where appropriate.
- Coordinate appropriate material rack storage for production/customer requirements.
- Communicate/coordinate with customers when appropriate (i.e. Customer obsolescence claims, etc.)
- Document all activities as required.
- Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
- Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.
Limits of Authority - Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
- Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
- Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
- Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
- Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.
Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required - High School Diploma or equivalent. 2 year college degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Traffic and logistics background
- Strong computer skills (preferred Trans4M)
- Strong communication skills verbal and written
- Knowledge of GM’s ISP/JIT systems
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- 3-5 years applied supervisory experience in a high volume-manufacturing environment, preferably automotive suppliers is highly desirable or equivalent
Internal Training (Minimum Requirements) - Dakkota Orientation
- Dakkota Vision and Culture
- Departmental Training
- DOT Training
- Hi-Low
- Spill Response
- Hazardous Communication
- Process – Materials Management
- Process – Shipping Management
- Process 06 – Dakkota Production System
- Company Training
- BOS Overview
- Information Technology
- Outlook
- Trans4M Overview
- Purchase Requisitions
- Quality Mission Statement
- Expense Reporting
- Travel Management System
Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements - Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.
Risks Associated with Job Function Travel Requirements - Up to 5% travel required
- Valid driver’s license required