Supervisor, Materials

Position Summary

Plans, directs and coordinates activities relating to the materials department activities including safety, quality, productivity and employee relations.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervises the Materials department’s Team Leaders, Kitters / Pullers and Forklift Truck Drivers.
• Plans, directs and coordinates movement of material within the JIT manufacturing facility.
• Aid the Materials Manager in appropriate manpower requirements.
• Aid in managing material cycle counts and annual physical inventory reconciliation.
• Lead process improvement projects: productivity, quality, ergonomics, etc.
• Train employees on their job duties and responsibilities; cross-train as necessary.
• Ensure employees are consistently adhering to standardized work processes and schedules.
• Ensure all company policies, procedures, plant standards and safety rules are consistently adhered to.
• Collaborate with the Department and HR Managers in administering disciplinary action, when necessary.
• Maintain employees’ time related to the Attendance and Time-Off Policies.
• Provide timely feedback on work performance and performance reviews.

  Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

  • Excellent problem solving and leadership skills.
  • Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills.
  • Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
  • Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MRP.

  Position Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience: 3+ years of materials supervisory experience or 5+ years materials team leadership experience in a tier-one automotive manufacturing facility.

  Work Environment and Physical Requirements

  • Manufacturing Environment.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
  • Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time.
  • Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer.

  Disclaimer

  This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions. Note: FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity. Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook. Compensation Range $55,675.68 - $81,658.04 The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Fox reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.