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Materials Supervisor - Independence Missouri
Company: The Shyft Group
Location: Independence, Missouri
Posted On: 05/04/2024
Materials Supervisor Utilimaster Kansas City, MO
Regular Employee Salary Exempt
Who we are
At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.
We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands Utilimaster , Blue Arc EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag , Magnum , Strobes-R-Us , Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond , and Builtmore . Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.
Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.
With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
What you'll do
As the Materials Supervisor for Utilimaster (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our facility in Kansas City, MO, you will enjoy managing the optimal flow of parts from receiving to line-side consumption and help move the culture of your team to the highest level of performance.
As a key figure on the shop floor, your drive for improvement will be highly impactful in all aspects of material handling and for adhering to documented policies and procedures.
You will also be expected to steer and supervise changes in a fast-paced and multifaceted manufacturing environment. This includes overseeing the activities of materials associates involved in receiving, stocking, picking, and carrying out timely movements within the warehouse and shop floor.
You will also:
- Supervise a team of Material Distribution and Material Handling Team Leads and Associates
- Ensure clear communications with cross-functional teams, internal customers, and external suppliers
- Oversee all inventory activities, including validation, settlement, and inventory reconciliation
- Supervise physical inventory and cycle counting activities and maintain accurate inventory levels
- Aid and guide team members to foster the consistent application of PFEP, "Plan for Every Part."
- Stay abreast of material handling and manufacturing operating systems
- Reduce waste by utilizing lean methodologies
- Establish and maintain the materials department standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy
- Improve policies, procedures, and processes to be standardized for materials team members
- Record materials practices in the EBS database
- Build and nurture strong relationships with the Operations and Engineering teams
- Ensure smooth materials handoff processes and stay attuned to customer changes for assembly
- Implement corrective actions and conduct safety training for your direct reports
- Manage activities such as vacation and timecard approvals, overtime, hiring, and training
- Assist with safety, 5S, and continuous improvement projects
- Manage equipment and fleet activities and supporting the inbound freight and logistics team
Learn more about The Shyft Group and Utilimaster by exploring the Learn More section below.
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