Transitioning Military - Materials Supervisor at JB Poindexter & Co
Grand Rapids, MI
About the Job
Materials Supervisor
United States Req #8759
Social Circle, GA
Monday, May 13, 2024
This posting is for Military / Veterans only
Must be willing to relocate within 35 miles of the below locations
We do offer a relocation package.
Social Circle, GA
COMPANY BACKGROUND:
J.B
Poindexter & Co, a privately held diversified manufacturing company that offers a vast variety of career opportunities within the J.B
Poindexter & Co family of companies
We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more
We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect
Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining J.B
Poindexter & Co winning team means being part of a great home away from home
You will be challenged
You will be proud.
How You Will Make an Impact?
J.B
Poindexter & Co is currently seeking a Materials Supervisor for our local manufacturing facility
This position will manage and oversee the receipt, storage, pick, and delivery operations of materials from suppliers to the warehouse, production lines and regional facilities
This role will motivate, manage, and measure the performance of warehouse staff against productivity and quality KPIs while ensuring the safety of all employees.
The Nuts and Bolts:
Lead team meetings and communicate goals to the floor
Monitor and measure performance
Provide proper coaching to motivate workforce and increase retention
Improves methods and processes to increase productivity and quality while reducing costs
Conduct regular training sessions to ensure all employees are properly trained in their functions
Create a cross-training matrix to ensure backups are in place
Increase inventory accuracy through monitoring of daily warehouse activities, cycle counts, receiving procedures and audits
Resolve inventory discrepancies quickly and effectively
Plan labor effectively against weekly requirements to increase worker efficiency and minimize overtime
Ensure on-time loading and unloading of trucks to minimize detention
Escalate issues as needed
Review warehouse layout and optimize storage capacity
Minimize use of outside storage
Communicates any issues or delays in shipments to impacted areas with corrective action plans and timings for resolution
Optimize picking performance and identify opportunities to reduce forklift travel
Review truck loading procedures to increase truck payload
Work with Production Plant to ensure timely delivery of parts and advise Materials teams of product issues
Lead warehouse sanitation/5S activities
Other duties as required
Required Credentials:
Bachelor’s degree in management, supply chain, business or manufacturing discipline, preferred
5 years of experience in warehousing and distribution in a manufacturing environment
Prior experience managing people in a fast-paced distribution and/or manufacturing environment
Strong leadership, motivational, and team-building skills
Ability to resolve crisis and make quick decisions
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and familiarity with JD Edwards or other mainframe systems
Forklift license a plus
You must be able to:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
CODE OF ETHICS:
J.B
Poindexter & Co requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, in particular with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees and authorities
The Materials Supervisor shall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the project meet this obligation
J.B
Poindexter & Co critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website
The Materials Supervisor is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.
SAFETY:
Safety is paramount on any J.B
Poindexter & Co operation
The Materials Supervisor is expected to be familiar with the company’s safety program and enforce the safety policy always
Never walk past an unsafe act.
#MonsterPPC
United States Req #8759
Social Circle, GA
Monday, May 13, 2024
This posting is for Military / Veterans only
Must be willing to relocate within 35 miles of the below locations
We do offer a relocation package.
Social Circle, GA
COMPANY BACKGROUND:
J.B
Poindexter & Co, a privately held diversified manufacturing company that offers a vast variety of career opportunities within the J.B
Poindexter & Co family of companies
We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more
We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect
Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining J.B
Poindexter & Co winning team means being part of a great home away from home
You will be challenged
You will be proud.
How You Will Make an Impact?
J.B
Poindexter & Co is currently seeking a Materials Supervisor for our local manufacturing facility
This position will manage and oversee the receipt, storage, pick, and delivery operations of materials from suppliers to the warehouse, production lines and regional facilities
This role will motivate, manage, and measure the performance of warehouse staff against productivity and quality KPIs while ensuring the safety of all employees.
The Nuts and Bolts:
Lead team meetings and communicate goals to the floor
Monitor and measure performance
Provide proper coaching to motivate workforce and increase retention
Improves methods and processes to increase productivity and quality while reducing costs
Conduct regular training sessions to ensure all employees are properly trained in their functions
Create a cross-training matrix to ensure backups are in place
Increase inventory accuracy through monitoring of daily warehouse activities, cycle counts, receiving procedures and audits
Resolve inventory discrepancies quickly and effectively
Plan labor effectively against weekly requirements to increase worker efficiency and minimize overtime
Ensure on-time loading and unloading of trucks to minimize detention
Escalate issues as needed
Review warehouse layout and optimize storage capacity
Minimize use of outside storage
Communicates any issues or delays in shipments to impacted areas with corrective action plans and timings for resolution
Optimize picking performance and identify opportunities to reduce forklift travel
Review truck loading procedures to increase truck payload
Work with Production Plant to ensure timely delivery of parts and advise Materials teams of product issues
Lead warehouse sanitation/5S activities
Other duties as required
Required Credentials:
Bachelor’s degree in management, supply chain, business or manufacturing discipline, preferred
5 years of experience in warehousing and distribution in a manufacturing environment
Prior experience managing people in a fast-paced distribution and/or manufacturing environment
Strong leadership, motivational, and team-building skills
Ability to resolve crisis and make quick decisions
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and familiarity with JD Edwards or other mainframe systems
Forklift license a plus
You must be able to:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
CODE OF ETHICS:
J.B
Poindexter & Co requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, in particular with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees and authorities
The Materials Supervisor shall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the project meet this obligation
J.B
Poindexter & Co critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website
The Materials Supervisor is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.
SAFETY:
Safety is paramount on any J.B
Poindexter & Co operation
The Materials Supervisor is expected to be familiar with the company’s safety program and enforce the safety policy always
Never walk past an unsafe act.
#MonsterPPC
