Supervisor Warehouse at Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in ROMULUS, Michigan

Job Description:

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor manages a team of hourly hi-lo drivers that are responsible for the physical loading of all production parts on trucks for delivery to the customer.  A successful Supervisor is also responsible for the verification and shipper processing of production, supplier returns and other outgoing shipments to support customer orders without interrupting their production throughput.  The following responsibilities are also included:

• Prioritize and schedule all loading of trailers.


• Handle and prioritize all calls from MP&L schedulers.


• Keep accurate paperwork and accurately finalize each individual shipper.


• Supervise physical loading of trailers.


• Handle shipper problems and is responsible for correcting records within Mfg Pro and customer systems.


• Document damaged trailer reports.


• Assist Hi-lo drivers with equipment issues.


• Fill out standardized work, safety audit and vehicle responsibility worksheets.


• Responsible for the unloading and returning of end item return sales to the proper production area.


• Support all calls from customers and fill all requirements requested on a timely basis.


• Create RFS as required.


• Request warehouse audits by cycle checkers when parts cannot be located.


• Assist Hi-lo drivers to locate parts when not in proper location.


• Ship all rejected material out of plant on a timely basis.


• Ensure correct premium codes and paperwork are created for expedited shipments.


• Conduct investigations and permanent corrective actions for all injuries and illness reports.


• Conduct monthly safety talks individually or as a group.


• Check doors and lock equipment at the beginning of each shift and fill out a report to document what works and what needs repair.  Requests for repair need to be entered into computer system and Maintenance will be called for any repairs needed.

• Working knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel and email


• Knowledge of Plant location – ability to give traffic directions.


• College degree preferably in Business Administration, Finance or Engineering or equivalent experience.


• Able to work in a rapidly changing environment


• Ability to process time sensitive information and orders and meet deadlines


• Ability to accurately communicate to co-workers and management


• Ability to complete all necessary tasks before end of shift


• Accurate Document Control


• Previous experience Material Planning/Purchasing.  Additional Buyer experience in repetitive, just-in-time manufacturing beneficial.


• Effective oral and written communication skills.


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Previous experience in supervision