Materials Supervisor

Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION SUMMARY
As the Materials Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating all activities within the Materials department, including receiving, shipping, shop floor operations, planning, and management of all employees within the department.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead and oversee the materials team, ensuring alignment and efficiency through daily toolbox meetings.
• Manage staff scheduling and ensure team members have the tools and resources needed for their daily tasks.
• Assist in the development, communication, and implementation of departmental policies, guidelines, and tools to ensure successful operations.
• Oversee the department's budget, managing indirect labor, overtime, and material supply costs.
• Monitor and achieve material performance metrics, collaborating with other plants to meet shipping requirements and minimize obsolete inventory.
• Reduce inventory discrepancies by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Address challenges related to uncontrollable items, cross-training, sub-inventory management, and inter-departmental communication.
• Ensure compliance with ISO procedures, work instructions, and 5S principles, while driving continuous improvement within the department.
• Handle safety-related responsibilities, including accident/incident investigations, daily safety promotion, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain and monitor seasonal equipment, ensuring timely maintenance and optimal condition.

Requirements

• • 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with preference for leadership or management roles where you’ve overseen teams and coordinated departmental activities.
  • Experience with MRP/ERP systems is a plus, but not essential. However, a strong ability to manage budgets, inventory, and materials is crucial.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and numerical skills are necessary for monitoring performance metrics, conducting root cause analysis, and managing departmental budgets.
  • Effective communication and leadership skills are key, with a demonstrated ability to lead a team, set clear goals, provide direction, and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• 4 days work weeks - enjoy a three day weekend, every week of the year.
• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Dental plans - basic dental option with a $0 paycheck contribution available
  • Vision plan with $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Contribution to HSA (Health Savings Account) when enrolled in the high deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
• 14 paid holidays + vacation
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

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Company DescriptionMotor Coach Industries (“MCI”) is North America’s public and private market motor coach leader, offering the all-time best-selling luxury motor coaches and workhorse commuter coaches, and brand new zero-emission luxury, high- and low-floor commuter coaches, designed on MCI's legendary J Series and D Series platforms. MCI is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, and operates two world-class, award-winning bus manufacturing facilities and six service centers. Building on over 90 years of experience manufacturing motor coaches, MCI actively supports more than 20,500 vehicles across North America, with nearly half of all motor coaches in service in the United States and Canada built by MCI.Company DescriptionMotor Coach Industries (“MCI”) is North America’s public and private market motor coach leader, offering the all-time best-selling luxury motor coaches and workhorse commuter coaches, and brand new zero-emission luxury, high- and low-floor commuter coaches, designed on MCI's legendary J Series and D Series platforms. MCI is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, and operates two world-class, award-winning bus manufacturing facilities and six service centers. Building on over 90 years of experience manufacturing motor coaches, MCI actively supports more than 20,500 vehicles across North America, with nearly half of all motor coaches in service in the United States and Canada built by MCI.

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