Production Supervisor Material Handling

Position Overview

The Materials Supervisor will lead all inbound, outbound, inventory, and claims processing operations within a high-volume distribution and logistics environment. This individual will supervise hourly employees and GSR-6 supervisors while ensuring safe, efficient material flow to meet dealer shipping commitments. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with experience in unionized environments, labor relations, logistics operations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Job Details

• Position: Materials Supervisor

• Location: Brownstown Township, MI 

• Shift: Afternoon-10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

• W2 Contract: Long-Term

• Medical Benefits & PTO Included

• Work Environment: Fully Onsite

• Pay Range: Market Rate

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Responsibilities

• Lead inbound, outbound, and claims processing operations.

• Supervise end-to-end material flow throughout the facility.

• Drive achievement of:

  • Building Safety

  • Inventory Accuracy

  • Error & Denial Reduction

  • LPMH Metrics

  • On-Time Dealer Delivery

• Manage workforce scheduling, vacation planning, overtime, and attendance.

• Administer Ford-UAW National and Local Contract provisions.

• Lead, coach, and mentor GSR-6 supervisors and hourly employees.

• Conduct crew meetings and resolve labor grievances.

• Support ISO 14001 environmental compliance initiatives.

• Analyze operational data and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain facility organization, cleanliness, and safety standards.

• Provide leadership coverage across shifts when necessary.

• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

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Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or material handling environments.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to hold employees accountable and drive results.

• Ability to work weekends, overtime, and non-traditional hours when required.

• Experience managing performance and operational metrics.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Preferred

• Experience within a UAW/unionized environment.

• Previous labor relations experience.

• SAP and/or EWM experience.

• Experience managing grievances and union contract administration.

• Military leadership background.

• Recent college graduates with strong leadership experience.

• Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing exposure.

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