Materials Supervisor

Description

We are looking for a talented Materials Supervisor to join our team specializing in Manufacturing in Plainfield, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Team Leadership : By effectively managing multiple production teams, you'll ensure smooth daily operations and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Safety Improvements : Your cross-functional work will help identify and implement safety enhancements, creating a safer workplace for everyone.
• Productivity Boost : By recommending and engaging in productivity improvements, you'll help the team meet and exceed production targets.
• Quality Assurance : Your focus on quality will ensure that the products meet high standards, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Guidance and Feedback : Providing clear guidance and constructive feedback will help team members achieve their tasks and goals efficiently.
• Coaching and Mentoring : By coaching and mentoring team members, you'll support their professional growth and development.
• Training Development : Identifying training needs and developing training plans will ensure that the team is well-equipped with the necessary skills.
• Operational Efficiency : Your efforts to improve operational efficiency will streamline processes, reduce waste, and increase overall effectiveness.
  
  

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Building Effective Teams : Foster a strong team identity by leveraging diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Encourage collaboration and mutual respect among team members.
• Collaboration : Develop strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. This will involve open communication, mutual support, and a willingness to share resources and knowledge.
• Effective Communication : Tailor your communication style to different audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding. Use various modes of communication to convey messages effectively and address the unique needs of your team.
• Decision Quality : Make timely and well-informed decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consider the potential impact of your decisions and involve relevant stakeholders when necessary.
• Talent Development : Invest in the growth and development of your team members. Align their career goals with the organization's objectives, providing opportunities for learning and advancement.
• Directing Work : Provide clear direction, delegate tasks appropriately, and remove obstacles that hinder progress. Ensure that team members understand their responsibilities and have the resources they need to succeed.
• Driving Engagement : Create a motivating work environment where team members are encouraged to perform at their best. Recognize and reward their contributions to maintain high levels of engagement.
• Achieving Results : Consistently deliver results, even in challenging circumstances. Set high standards for performance and hold yourself and your team accountable for meeting them.
• Conflict Management : Handle conflicts effectively and with minimal disruption. Address issues promptly and fairly, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Health and Safety : Champion proactive health and safety behaviors. Identify, report, and participate in actions to improve health and safety, contributing to an injury-free workplace.
• Incident Investigation : Conduct thorough investigations of health, safety, and environmental incidents. Use evidence-based analysis to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify areas for process improvement and implement methodologies to reduce costs and enhance quality. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within your team.
• Valuing Differences : Recognize and appreciate the value of diverse perspectives and cultures. Promote inclusivity and leverage the strengths that diversity brings to the organization.
  
  

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
  
  

Experience

• Intermediate level of supervisory experience required.
  
  

Qualifications

Additional Information:

• This position is responsible for leading work team(s) to ensure success in attaining stated objectives. Incumbent ensures the resources, skills, training, materials and information are available to the team to safely meet stakeholders’ expectations. This position will directly impact production and material handling responsibilities within the Plainfield facility.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Provide on-going support for union-free environment through accessibility, responsiveness and consistent application of policies/procedures.
• Ensure safe and productive plant operations through employee training and resolving of safety issues.
• As required provide procedures, work instructions and identify and provide special environmental training in conjunction with the Environmental Representative.
• Ensure that individuals engaged in operations that influence the environment have the authority and access to management to fulfill the requirements of the Environmental Management System.
• Identify, investigate and record environmental problems as well as recommend and/or initiate problem resolution and recommend actions for continuous improvement of the EMS.
• Motivate team(s) to ensure success in attaining stated objectives.
• Support the communication efforts for the Plainfield facility through the Formal Communication Process and consistent discipline. Serve as communications link between team(s) and organization.
• Accountable for leading team in work process improvements to attain AOP objectives. Coach team members for increased performance, counsel and take corrective action when necessary.
• Develop and promote an environment where team members coach other team members to the point where teams/employees are empowered.
• Ensure compliance to the annual performance review process. Manage and address performance issues as they occur.
• Lead departmental and cross-functional task/project teams.
• Ensure thorough familiarity with policies and procedures relating to standards of business conduct and train and motivate employees.
• Monitor Production
• Track Personnel (Hours, Performance, etc.)
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with (3) or more years’ experience supervising/leading others.
• Strong people management skills
• Lean management background preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required, with the demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in motivating, problem solving, counseling, evaluating, and training team members.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
  
  

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2410381

Relocation Package Yes

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