2nd Shift - Distribution & Material Superintendent - Qualified Staffing

Distribution and Material Superintendent - 2nd Shift 


GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Distribution and Material Superintendent oversees and ensures the timely distribution of material to the customer base.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Utilize customer demand in ERP system (PLEX) to create daily / weekly ship plans to customer base. 
• Publish customer production and downtime plans. 
• Review and manage inventory audits. 
• Must be able to clearly demonstrate advanced skills in distribution. 
• Ability to reduce complex supply chain concepts into succinct and relevant language while simplifying process through continuous improvement. 
• Knowledge of inventory management principles including working capital and inventory turn metrics. 
• Develop, maintain, and report metrics that measure schedule attainment and align to customer on time delivery requirements. 
• Work closely with Production Manager providing timely status updates related to customer shipments and recovery plans for missed shipment commitments.
• Responsible for distribution and inventory staff, which may include planner, material control and plan for every part (PFEP) owner role.
• Ensure that all personnel working under your supervision adhere to and fully comply with the Company’s Code of Conduct and ethic
• Collaborate with cross functional team including sales, operations, engineering, quality and purchasing. 
• Complete performance reviews, manage attendance, holidays, disciplinary issues, and procedures as appropriate. 
• Partner with the senior management team to translate strategy into specific annual performance goals and departmental objectives, which include the development and tracking of KPIs. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Expert knowledge of technical regulations and legislation related to the field. 
• Expert knowledge of customer portals (Ford, GM, & Stellantis)
• Experience working with unions. 
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MRP required. 
• Knowledge of raw materials, distribution of goods and manufacturing processes 
• Knowledge of lean techniques is preferred. 
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role in a manufacturing facility (automotive manufacturing experience required) 
• Previous experience in managing planners, schedulers, analyst and logistics. 
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to optimize team performance and development. 
• Strong business acumen (management principles, strategic planning, critical thinking, budgeting, resource allocation, human resources, etc.) 
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, operations management, Logistic, Supply Chain or related field with 5 plus years of experience in manufacturing and at least 3 years as a supervisor/manager is required. 
• At least 5 years' Distribution experience is preferred. 
• APICS certification and Master Scheduling and LEAN Manufacturing experience preferred. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• This position will have 4-5 direct reports. 

IATF RESPONSIBILITIES: The IATF responsibilities listed below are required for this position. Other responsibilities may be added with or without notice in writing, at any time. 

• Maintenance of the job descriptions for the salary team members. 
• Coordination of training for salary team members.
• Assist in supporting training for Hourly team members.