Materials Supervisor

Materials Supervisor

As a Global Supply Chain Group Leader, you will be responsible for the effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment. You will lead the training, development, and evaluation of hourly team members, while also developing highly effective teams. You will manage Global Manufacturing Systems processes and support launch and pilot activities in your assigned areas. Your role involves meeting production cost schedules, maintaining quality standards, and solving quality issues. You will build relationships with employees, the union, and management, and administer agreements consistently. Promoting safe work practices, you will achieve objectives related to ergonomics, health and safety, and housekeeping. You will motivate, train, and develop employees using standardized methods to achieve production schedules and product requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and promptly respond to the manufacturing daily plan, making necessary adjustments to operations as required.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Possess the experience to manage change and navigate ambiguity.
• Drive accountability through people and processes, which may require difficult conversations.
• Coach, teach, counsel, and mentor Group Leaders in their responsibilities.
• Oversee production activities, quality assurance, inspection, problem-solving, and GM Built-in-Quality initiatives.
• Apply independent judgment within the framework of Global Manufacturing Systems with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

Essential Skills

• Experience managing, leading people, and addressing performance concerns.
• Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict, and decision making.
• Demonstrate high analytical ability to solve complex problems.
• Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.).
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts.
• Must be available and willing to regularly work weekends to meet business demands.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years managerial experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP).
• Proficient in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP).
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Experience supervising employees in a union environment.
• Supply Chain or Quality Experience.
• Experience implementing Built-in-Quality Initiatives.
• Red X & DFSS Certification.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of timekeeping systems.
• Automotive Experience.
• Military is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and innovative environment that supports the groundbreaking shift toward electric and autonomous vehicles. This role offers opportunities for skill development and career advancement. Experience a culture of teamwork and collaboration while driving operational excellence across manufacturing processes.

Work Environment

This facility manufactures V8 engines. The work environment involves managing operations on any shift, as we are a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week business. Employees may be required to work weekends, with shifts including 1st (6am to 2:30pm), 2nd (2pm to 10:30pm), and 3rd (10pm to 6:30am), Monday through Friday and most Saturdays/Sundays as needed. The dress code is business casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lockport, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lockport,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.