Material Supervisor

Job Title

Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following 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 the Materials Manager in meeting the planned budget.

Responsible for managing appropriately to support production requirements and meet budgeted overtime.

Assumes special assignments as directed by the Materials Manager that include, but are not limited to, inventory control issues, cost savings, and layout improvement for material flow, etc.

Ensure the windows of trucks are maintained and shipments are met per customer requirements.

Maintain Material Handler employee reviews and take 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 that daily shipment schedules will be met.

Responsible for ensuring 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 appropriate 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 the 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 through the appropriate channels and verify implementation.

Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming products 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 GMs ISP/JIT systems.

Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

3-5 years applied supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive suppliers, is highly desirable or equivalent.

Internal Training (Minimum Requirements):

Company Orientation

Company Vision and Culture

Departmental Training

DOT Training

Hi-Low Spill Response

Hazardous Communication

Process Materials Management

Process Shipping Management

Company Production System

Company Training 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 a normal amount of work on a computer.

Risks Associated with Job Function:

Spill Response

Travel Requirements:

Up to 5% travel required

Valid drivers license required