Materials Supervisor

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Materials Supervisor serves as a supply management expert maintaining an effective supply management program, including providing effective planning and material support for organization’s production activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages the day-to-day Materials Management team and the processes of the business including but not limited to: Warehousing, Shipping & Receiving, Material Handling, Production Control.
• Provides direct supervision to employees, along with time approvals, objective setting, performance management, conflict resolution, motivating, training and coaching through effective visual management, metrics, and feedback.
• Operates as an active, working leader serving as additional and/or backup capacity to all materials management roles in order to successfully execute the daily tasks and requirements.
• Oversees shipping and receiving process to ensure compliance with all external (DoD, ITAR, etc.) and internal (ISO, AS9100, etc.) regulations and requirements.
• Effectively manages the timely delivery of raw material, kits, and supplies to the Production Floor with proper material presentation to optimize the assembly process.
• Reviews and improves material storing methods and layouts to promote flow, reduce kit time, and minimize material footprint on the assembly floor inventory accuracy, and security.
• Leads the cycle count process, researching and determining root cause for variances and implementing corrective actions for long-term sustainment and process improvement.
• Leads various logistics related activities (freight, transportation, contracts, bill reconciliation, and hazardous material requirements, etc.).
• Facilitates onboarding and training for all new hires in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Maintains Government Property Record Database and tracking, from receipt of property to relief of responsibility.
• Prepares documentation for records, inventories, audits, transfers of responsibilities, and contract close-out.
• Handles shipping and storage of Government owned equipment and materials.
• Assure compliance with corporate and local government safety, health and environmental rules, policies and procedures.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Supports and develops a culture by instilling the values in all activities in the facility
• Responsible for the training and development program for the team members
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, recruitment, training, development, feedback, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily leadership
• Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. May consider years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Certifications in APICS, IATA, DOT, RCRA and ITAR preferred; ability to pass certifications required

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a supervisor in Logistics, and materials management or related functions. Military logistics experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials review and provide any changes 
• Prior experience supporting a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Proven history of leading and implementing impactful process improvement projects
• Prior experience receiving, and shipping domestically as well as internationally
• Experience in warehouse layout, flow and operation
• Forklift experience preferred

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance.
• Has the ability to function under stress and interact cordially with co-workers to accomplish common tasks
• Excellent communication skills, high business acumen with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
• Proven team player with excellent interpersonal skills who can effectively interface and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Proven ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from audience
• Proven ability to develop and grow top talent
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP Software; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Advance Microsoft Excel knowledge desired; Macro knowledge a plus
• Experience managing Time & Attendance for direct reports
• Must have ability to obtain a fork lift/industrial powered vehicle license
• Strong knowledge of Lean Principles
• Strong leadership capabilities along with solid judgement and decision making skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent problem solving skills, sound judgment, initiative and creativity
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, and organizational skills
• Performs with high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity
• MS D365 experience a plus

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Use of computer. Involves standing and walking most of the time, may involve sitting for brief periods.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The company shall afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by an applicable federal, state, local, or foreign anti-discrimination law. The company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. These regulations also prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because the employee or applicant inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

CSES maintains a policy to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are recruited, employed, promoted, demoted, transferred, laid off, terminated, trained, and compensated without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

In this regard, the Company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in order to enable them to perform all essential job functions, unless doing so creates an undue hardship.

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