Material Handling Supervisor

Job Description

Pay Range : $69,000 - $85,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

We’re looking for a Material Handling Supervisor who has a passion for being part of a winning team and serving a diverse community. If you’re looking for a career with an exciting, innovative, world-class company, we want to hear from you! 

In this role you will manage and improve material processes, and ensure safe practices are being followed for forklifts drivers and overhead crane operations.

This position will supervise the first shift which runs Monday – Thursday from 5:30am – 4:00pm. Flexibility is required as needed to meet the needs of the business and our customers.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to ensure employees demonstrate appropriate work skills, technical accuracy, efficiency and conformity to company policies. 
• Plans and directs team activities and establishes production priorities. 
• Coordinates Receiving activities with all departments. 
• Maximizes productivity of teams through proficient use of equipment, tools and software applications. 
• Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow. 
• Reviews and analyzes causes of production, operating or quality problems and helps to determine solutions. 
• Communicates and implements company policies and procedures. Monitors enforcement of policies on a fair and consistent basis. 
• Relays and shares information with employees and other departments in a timely manner.
• Schedules meetings with staff and attends meetings with other departments to ensure optimum communication. 
• Regularly monitors each team member's adherence to safe work practices and company's safety policies. 
• Provides positive and negative feedback to employees verbally and in writing.
• Documents feedback through Confirmations of Conversations (COC) or reprimands.
• Conducts or participates in performance reviews for employees. 
• Ensures employees receive appropriate training necessary to meet and exceed job expectations.
• Helps identify and mentor employees with potential as future leaders.
• Participates in development of departmental budget and implements cost reduction programs.
• Prepares activities reports for guidance of management.
• Provides technical support to the Environmental Services Section of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety primarily in the area of hazardous (chemical), waste management, Assistance with environmental compliance programs will occasionally be necessary. 

Duties related to Environmental Health & Safety include

• Identification of potentially hazardous waste streams.
• Collection and transportation of hazardous waste from generators to a storage area.
• Training Receiving personnel on proper storage and documentation. 
• Arranging for waste disposal via a commercial vendor. 
• Maintaining waste paperwork and reporting, following EHS standard operating procedures.
• Scheduling timely waste pick-ups and treatment.
• Providing oversight of Main Accumulation Site, housekeeping, labeling etc.
• Assisting EHS personnel with packaging and transportation of waste from generation point to storage areas. 
• Assisting with environmental compliance programs and perform other functions as needed and identified by the Area Leader, or EHS Manager in support of other EHS programs.
• Communicating all concerns with EHS Manager. 
• Serving as Emergency Spill First Responder.
• Participate in annual RCRA standards, and/or Spill Response training .

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• 2+years’ experience as Team Leader or other relevant leadership experience
• Minimum of one-year experience segregating and packaging for disposal of typical industrial wastes is preferred 
• Experience with packaging, transporting and managing biological waste programs
• Strong time, inventory management, production flow and data management skills, able to direct and lead a team, meet the needs of your internal customers. 

What We Offer

At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc virtual healthcare services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wellness Clinic

Financial Protection

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program

MITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship Disclosure:

The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.