Materials Supervisor - Reading Truck

The Materials Supervisor is responsible for directing the activities of material handling team members providing direction and leadership toward the attainment of departmental metrics. Supervisors regularly interact with Production Scheduling, Materials, Engineering, and other departments within the organization.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Supervise the activities of material handling employees in the performance of their jobs - driving to achieve department goals
• Investigate and resolve material flow movement issues, inventory accuracy, and material storage issues
• Monitor potential and current "hot" shortages taking action to eliminate downtime
• Continually monitor safety issues and propose solutions to eliminate potential hazards
• Communicate with planners and other supervisors to ensure material is available when required for use
• Pull needed parts & kit for assembly line bodies prior to production build
• Manage the supermarket and reorder process - ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Monitor build requirements and ensure that material is moved to the production areas in a timely manner
• Develop employees - through formal / informal training, coaching, one-on-one interaction, cross-training, etc. Ensure every job function or task is adequately covered by more than one associate, and to give employees the opportunity to expand their skills
• Work with other associates, supervisors, and departments to drive continuous improvement activity to improve safety, quality, lead-time, on-time delivery, inventory, and labor productivity
• Complete required reports, such as safety, attendance, quality, efficiency, etc.
• Complete performance reviews on direct reports and provide input to other supervisors and managers regarding associates throughout the organization

Required Credentials

• Minimum of three years' experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in a sheet metal, welding, or fabrication environment
• Experience with pull system for fabricated parts
• Prior experience supervising work of 10+ team members (Handlers)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to successfully collaborate with a multi-department team

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America..

Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

• We offer big company perks with small company culture:
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Required Education: High School

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