Supervisor Materials | 2nd Shift

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is actively exploring new business. With more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide, Yanfeng’s technical team of 4,200 experts spans 10 R&D centers and regional offices, offering complete capabilities in engineering, software development, styling, and test validation. Specializing in smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng partners with automakers to shape future mobility and deliver leading cabin solutions.

About the role

The Materials Supervisor oversees daily activities of materials personnel to ensure safe and efficient storage and retrieval of supplies, components, and resources to meet internal and external customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of Material Handling personnel and assist when necessary.
• Monitor production materials to ensure adequate inventory levels.
• Report receipts and other inventory-related data on the computer to accurately maintain inventory levels of production material.
• Assist cycle counters to ensure accurate inventory accountability.
• Monitor suppliers and commercial carriers to ensure delivery schedules are consistently met and errors are rectified promptly.
• Update and maintain computer data (e.g., trailer maps, warehouse locations) to ensure database integrity.
• Plan goals and individual development with each direct report.
• Arrange for and follow up on special pick-ups and deliveries.
• Review employee performance and coach employees regularly.
• Communicate unresolved issues to Human Resources and develop action plans to address them.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement and ensure activities are planned, implemented, measured, reported, and reviewed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering administration, materials, logistics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in materials, logistics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in the automotive or trucking industry.
• Experience working in a union facility preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants, which may require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Basic supervisor skills and experience.
• Knowledge of TS 16949 standards.