Inventory & Logistics Supervisor

About the role

Timken is seeking an Inventory & Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily operations, aligning them with plant KPIs in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and morale.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team direction is aligned to plant KPI's in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and morale.
• Perform daily administration of resource allocation, time & attendance monitoring, daily problem resolution, daily log updates, checks of shift start-up and shift-end to ensure smooth production operations.
• Communicate regularly with teams regarding customer production requirements and key issues affecting delivery including internal/external quality, equipment status/availability, resource availability.
• Hold regular team huddles, 1:1 meetings, and frequently walk-through work areas.
• Ensure ongoing operator safety and a safe work environment by promptly addressing safety hazards, minimizing workplace accidents, and actively involving associates in the continuous improvement of safety.
• Demonstrate the responsibilities of a lean leader and drive a lean culture in the facility. Ensure employees are engaged and are participating in continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead goal setting, coaching, counseling, mentoring, and career development processes with associates. Identify training needs and assist in the delivery of associate training to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure compliance with and communication of company policies and procedures.
• Facilitate the resolution of the customer and supplier quality related issues – internal and external – in a cooperative fashion with other Timken personnel.
• Monitor and manage work in process (WIP) to the proper operating levels in relation to the business plan targets and levels to sustain production expectations.
• This individual may generate and/or handle regulated (i.e. hazardous/non-hazardous) waste as part of this job. This must be disposed of in accordance with federal/state regulations.
• Maintain necessary records and ensure that documentation procedures are followed.
• Train personnel as required.
• Conduct or assist in problem solving events and meetings.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory experience is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft office.
• Basic computer interface skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail along with the ability to multi-task and coordinate work activities to be efficient and productive is required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team along with solid training and mentoring skills.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.