Material Area Supervisor

InDepth Engineering Solutions

Detroit, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automotive Assembly, Automotive Manufacturing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Driver's License, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Materials Management, Mentoring, Metrics, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Support, Productivity Management, Record Keeping, Safety Equipment, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Detroit, Michigan
POSTED
30+ days ago
  • Past supervisor roles would be a big plus as without there is a large training gap, truckyard management experience

    The Material Area Supervisor is responsible for leading hourly teams that unload, store, and deliver material to support production in an automotive manufacturing assembly plant. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

    • Lead the safety, delivery, cost, quality, and morale of hourly work teams.
    • Develop team leaders to meet corporate guidelines and transform existing material delivery processes to increase productivity and reduce manufacturing costs utilizing the World Class Manufacturing process.
    • Ensure inventory and record integrity and maintain a positive working relationship with both management and union represented employee.
    • Manage multiple work teams in a fast paced, high volume unionized manufacturing environment.
    • Responsible for coordinating daily team activities to achieve business metrics and implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools and processes as it related to material flow.
    • Required to oversee and develop highly functioning work teams, comprised of Team Leaders and Team Members and practice Leadership Principles.

  • Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree required

    • Excellent organizational, written and oral communication.

    • Excellent interpersonal skills.

    • Supervisory Experience

  • Preferred Requirements:

    • Previous related supervisory experience.

    • Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members.

    • Previous experience working in a union environment.

    • Strong background in LEAN manufacturing systems.

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite applications.

    • Must have valid driver's license

  • Onsite MFG Physical Requirements
    Work different shifts and/or work weekends
    * Work in hot and/or cold environments
    * Work around heavy equipment or manufacturing machinery
    * Wear safety equipment such as safety glasses, sleeves, earplugs and steel-toed shoes
    * Stand or walk for long periods of time each day
    * Frequently bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 40 pounds
    * Work in tight or closed in spaces
    * Regularly climb ladder/man lift/stairs/crawl under vehicles if necessary
    * Strong verbal communication skills
    * Ability to work in a team environment



Requirements

  • Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree required.

    • At least 1 year of Plant and supervisory experience

    • Excellent organizational, written and oral communication.

    • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

    • Must be available for any shift.

    • Must have a valid driver's license

    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite applications.

  • Preferred Requirements:
    • Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members.
    • Previous experience working in a union environment.
    • Strong background in LEAN manufacturing systems.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite applications.



About the Company

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InDepth Engineering Solutions

Established in 2006 as a Finite Element Analysis based company, InDepth has grown to become a full service provider to the Automotive, Bus & Truck, EV/HEV, Amusement Park & Themed Entertainment, Medical Devices, Aerospace and Consumer Product industries.
Our experience spans from run-of-the-mill CAE simulations, carrying out scientific research in a specific field of study as well as providing complete turnkey product development solutions.
Utilizing cutting edge software and technological advancements, we are able to consistently bring in creativity and innovation in our design solutions.

VISION STATEMENT
Become a one-stop solution for all of our customers' design needs.

MISSION STATEMENT
Approach every challenge with a passion for excellence and provide value added engineering solutions with customers’ need at the core. Keep up our principles of quality, consistency, on-time delivery, attention to detail and professionalism.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2006
WEBSITE
http://www.indepthengsol.com