Supervisor, Material Operations

Job Summary:

Responsible for supervising and monitoring the daily work of material operations associates and for ensuring the optimal utilization of warehouse space.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coordinates, approves and evaluates the daily work of warehouse office associates, repacker assemblers and material handlers. Accountable for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the organizations warehouse(s).
• Establishes operational procedures, plans the efficient movement of materials and monitors performance and compliance.
• Organizes and manages the receipt, classification and storage of products, materials, tools and equipment. Implements inventory procedures established by the organization.
• Identifies space requirements and coordinates needs for storage with delivery and distribution schedules to achieve distribution center goals and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Sets goals and objectives of team and monitors achievements. Develops countermeasures when problems are identified. Performs Human Resources activities including tracking of time and attendance, associate counseling, scheduling, tracking training needs, evaluating work performance and assisting in skill development.
• Supports continuous improvement activities to increase the efficiency of warehouse operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be a skillful presenter that can interpret information based on a general knowledge of the organization, its products and procedures, and provide an independent explanation and discussion based on the technical or complex nature of the materials being discussed.
• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship partnership.
• Excellent analytical skills with an ability to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex situations, applying knowledge of specialty area and use of sound judgement.
• Excellent negotiation skills. Ability to resolve difficult or complicated situations that are often sensitive in nature.
• Recognizes and applies subtle cues in anticipating customers’ needs and potential next steps. Takes strong stand without indicating disrespect and seeks positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated competency in working with computer software and mainframe applications to manipulate, analyze and reconcile data
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and inventory databases
• People management
• Ability to effectively apply the PDCA process to identify potential process improvements

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in related field required
• 5-7 years of relevant experience required

Salary Range:

• $77,435 - $91,100

Benefits Summary:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with 4% company match
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Volunteer opportunities
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)

At DENSO:

DENSO is an advanced mobility supplier and global Fortune 500 company. Here, we innovate, create and make things to change how the world moves. We develop technology and components for major automakers worldwide, which you can find on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today.

At our core, DENSO wants to make the world a better place. And, we have the ability to do so using our broad product portfolio, which spans mobility electronics, thermal systems, electrification systems, powertrain systems, sensors & semiconductors, and non-automotive businesses.

We’re far reaching: Globally headquartered in Japan, we have 170K employees across 221 facilities in 35countries across the globe. Here in North America, our headquarters is in Southfield, Michigan. Last year, we had$47.6 billion in global consolidated revenue with North America contributing $10.9 billion.

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