Talascend is currently seeking a Materials Supervisor for a contract opportunity with our client in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Overview
The materials supervisor oversees hourly teams responsible for unloading, storing, and delivering materials within a high-volume manufacturing environment. They ensure safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement goals are met to support production operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support hourly material handling teams responsible for shipping, receiving, inventory management, material delivery, and Hi-Lo/forklift operations.
- Drive safety initiatives and ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
- Manage the safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale performance of assigned work teams.
- Coordinate daily team activities to achieve operational objectives and key metrics.
- Utilize world class manufacturing principles and tools to improve material flow, increase productivity, reduce waste, and lower manufacturing costs.
- Develop team leaders and team members through coaching, training, and performance management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and maintain record integrity to support production needs.
- Investigate downtime events, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining efficient material delivery processes supporting production schedules.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with management and union-represented employees.
- Lead multiple work teams in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment while demonstrating leadership principles.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous supervisory, team lead, or leadership experience preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to support and motivate hourly employees in a unionized workplace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
- Prior experience in a supervisory role within materials management, shipping/receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, or manufacturing.
- Experience working in a UAW or unionized environment preferred.
- Familiarity with world class manufacturing, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or similar operational methodologies is a plus.
The position is onsite within an automotive manufacturing facility and requires availability to work any shift, including days, afternoons, midnights, weekends, and overtime as needed. The regular schedule consists of 9-hour shifts, with additional hours based on business needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.