Materials Supervisor

Warehouse SupervisorReporting to the Materials Manager this position will supervise employees in a warehouse environment. Plans and assigns work, enforces policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in warehouse processes, material handling equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.Responsibilities:Ensures effective Employee RelationsProvides employee coaching and developmentHires and makes employment status recommendations and decisions in conjunction with other members of managementLeads a Continuous Improvement initiative focused on improvement of the Warehouse processes at the assigned plantCreates metrics to measure Warehouse productivity improvement opportunities and uses these metrics to address and eliminate wasteProvides training and mentoring to employees regarding Material Management methods and practicesManages departmental performance measures including visual controls, process and product audits and provides regular progress reports to managerPerforms incident investigations, problem solving reports, maintains proper inventory levels, manages department priorities, tracks absenteeism, and ensures Kronos is accurate and completed in a timely mannerEnsures operation of equipment by calling for repairs and evaluating equipment needsInitiates and fosters a spirit of cooperation within and between departmentsUpdates and maintains Safe Work InstructionsOther duties as assignedQualifications:1 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environmentMinimum three (3) years of shipping/receiving/stores experienceKnowledge of shipping/receiving practices, policies, and techniques.Knowledge of ERP operating systems is required.Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through othersExperience with the following skills: Kanban, Poke Yoke, cellular manufacturing and 5SISO experience is a plusExperience in Lean Manufacturing and Material Flow is a plusProblem analysis and resolutionSupervision, including Associate retention, performance management, and corrective actionAn ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and Associate relationsLeadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through othersWorking Conditions/Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job operates in a professional office environment in which presenteeism is required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.An employee in this position works in an environment which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to Corporate and/or Plant policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.Leadership Attributes:At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusivenessSeek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisionsAlways Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quoBe Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you doWin Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One WabashJoin us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.