MATERIALS SUPERVISOR

Purpose:

To effectively plan and oversee operations, while providing direction, inspiration and accountability for Shipping, Warehouse, Made to order operators under the guidance of the Materials and Made to Order Managers. Manage inventory levels, ensuring accurate and efficient stock management to meet business goals while guaranteeing compliance to NSG's Safety policies, processes, organizational policies and operational performance.

Essential Functions:
• Provide Administrative and clerical support through data reporting, timekeeping, Attendance recording, and corrective counsel
• Spends 75% of daily time on the floor, working with salaried and hourly team members.
• Required to provide Shift coverage for other Materials Supervisors as needed.
• Perform data collection and analysis to track inventory levels and trends
• Handle materials and products in a warehouse or distribution center setting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate inventory and stock availability
• Conduct regular cycle counts and reconcile any discrepancies
• Planning, scheduling and coordination for warehouse, MTO and Shipping
• Reporting metrics for Performance, Safety and Compliance efficiencies
• Leads and participates in daily, weekly, monthly meetings to align department with NSG Culture & Core Values.
• Develop and review Inventory practices to ensure that all employees understand and execute practices according to procedure. Provide ongoing training accordingly.
• Develops structure for daily production schedule and reports KPI performance daily.
• Perform behavioral based observations to assure the team is acting in accordance with NSG Standards of Operation for Procedure and Equipment operation.
• Assist in the investigation of all departmental incidents and complete required documentation in a timely manner according to Laurinburg SOP
• Work closely with Planning & Inventory Manager to ensure proper stock rotation and control of aging stock
• Assist in the planning and implementation of quarterly cycle counts as well as year-end inventory
• Communicates across Materials Group to ensure seamless execution of material movement
• Ensures that all administrative duties are completed timely and maintained properly
• Key driver of change in the pursuit of Operating Excellence through continuous improvement activities
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Top Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
• Engagement: Supervisors are expected to set the tone for their workforce. We expect you to do the right thing - especially when no one is watching. Engage in discussions that help align the workforce to the NSG culture around Safety, Process adherence, Policy, and a Customer First focus.
• Conflict Resolution: Supervisors must be able to resolve issues in the team professionally and courteously and maintain a positive work environment for a diverse workforce.
• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey expectations and receive feedback effectively.
• Decision Making: Supervisors must be focused on making data-based decisions through analysis on the most relevant and important information without getting lost in detail. Supervisors should be able to make decisive decisions to impact efficiency based on their knowledge of business and workforce.
• Safety and Quality Focus: Demonstrates a visible commitment to safety, quality and ethical behavior. Creates a vision of a safe, ethical, sustainable environment and drive the organization towards it.
• Empowers & Develops: Proactive in managing own self-development and learning activities. Reflects on and learns from experience. Reviews progress by providing support and guidance without undermining an individual's full ownership of issues.

Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent technical experience) is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to facilitate groups in an employee involvement environment.
• Proficiency in MS office, specifically MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing skills for reports, presentations, policies, procedures, and specifications.
• 2 years of Production Experience
• 2 years of Supply Chain Experience

Qualifications Desired:
• Advanced Problem-Solving Skills (Six Sigma)
• Strong in analytical, innovative and strategic competencies
• Practical experience in Float Glass Manufacturing with a bias towards Cold End operations.
• BS or BA in Logistics or related technical field
• Experience with operations in a team environment
• Experience in the Glass Industry
• SAP experience a plus
• Experience with imports/exports

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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