Job Description

Materials Supervisor

 

Under the direction of the Logistics & Materials Manager, the Materials Supervisor plans, directs and coordinates activities relating to the materials department. Activities including safety, quality, productivity, and employee relations.

 

Performance Expectations

·        Supervises daily activities of the Materials department’s Team Lead & Material Handlers.

·        Utilizes ERP system which supports all material moves in the facility.

·        Plans, directs, and coordinates movement of material within the JIT manufacturing facility.

·        Oversee the warehousing and material handling functions.

·        Coordinates manpower requirements.

·        Schedules & coordinates inbound / outbound shipments.

·        Assists in managing material cycle counts and annual physical inventory reconciliation.

·        Leads process improvement projects: productivity, quality, ergonomics, etc.

·        Trains employees on their job duties and responsibilities; cross trains as necessary.

·        Ensures employees are consistently adhering to standardized work processes and rotation schedules.

·        Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards and safety rules are consistently adhered to.

·        Collaborates with the Department and HR Managers in administering disciplinary action, when necessary.

·        Maintains employees’ time related to the Attendance and Time-Off Policies.

·        Provides timely feedback on work performance and performance reviews.

·        Performs other duties as assigned.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements of personnel as classified.

 

Credentials

·        High school diploma or equivalent

·        Minimum of two (2) years of materials supervisory experience or a minimum of five (5) years of materials team leadership experience

·        Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

·        Ability to be forklift certified.

Desired Characteristics

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Team oriented and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.

·        Excellent problem solving and leadership skills.

·        Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills.

·        Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA guidelines.

·        Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MRP.

·        Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles preferred.

·        Ability to lead a team.

·        Ability to report information in context and at a level that allows decisions to be made.

·        Adaptation to changing priorities with high performance.

·        Self-motivated: energetic, likes to work at a fast pace

·        Result-oriented: Problem-solving orientation

·        Accountability: adheres to high professional standards for itself and others

·        Curious: thinks in "Why" and "How"

·        Values Teamwork: team player

 

What Linamar Has to Offer

 

·       Competitive Compensation

·       Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

·       Opportunities for career advancement.

·       Sustainability Counsel

·       Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

·       Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements of personnel as classified.

 

About Us

Linamar is a Canadian company founded in 1966. Since it’s inception, Linamar has experienced tremendous growth. Linamar is a global leader in manufacturing solutions and world class developers of highly engineered products with a focus on Mobility, Infrastructure, Food, Medical, Power and Water. At Linamar, we believe that a well informed, well trained and safety conscious employee is the key to success. With cooperation and teamwork, we can achieve and maintain both job security and job satisfaction.

 

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.