Material Handling Supervisor (2nd Shift) at Johnson Controls, Inc in Wichita, Kansas

Job Description:

Johnson Controls is powered by your talent. We are the power behind the customer mission. Together we are building a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable. Our diverse global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and environments more comfortable and secure. We are all about improving outcomes for our partners. Tomorrow needs your talent. Tomorrow needs you. So let’s talk today.

What you will do

As a Materials Supervisor, you will lead the raw materials planning function, assuring daily material availability to meet on time production schedule and on time delivery to Customers. We have all 3 shifts available at this time.  We are excited to connect with you!

How you will do it

• Prepares Materials monthly Inventory reports and analysis, Supplier Scorecards and action plans

• Directs Supplier Delivery Improvements and Procurement Escalation activities for assigned commodities and suppliers

• Supports the selection and hiring of analytical individuals for the Materials Planning and Materials Control functions; Identifies Training needs, plans and carries out Trainings.

• Lead optimization of ERP system planning parameters to guarantee Customer’s demand information flows consistently through the entire value stream, including JCI San Antonio Plant and global suppliers.

• Lead the identification of process gaps within the Materials Planning, Materials Control and Inventory Control processes, developing future state and action plans to establish standard work and sustainable long-term alignment of supply from global vendors, through effective use of MRP, Kanban replenishment methods to optimize inventory level meet KPI goals.

• Supports application, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Business Operating System (BOS).

• Lead the maintenance of ERP system records for inventory control in accordance with Johnson Controls Manufacturing Systems and drive the maturity of those systems.

• Lead the Materials and Inventory Control functions tracking materials shortages and stock outs to resolve these asap, minimizing impact, and lead the corrective actions

• Coordinate with Master Scheduling to execute anticipated replenishment of the production line, per Master production Schedule

• Manage the SOI (Supplier Owned Inventory) with regular reporting of JCI’s current obligation by part in terms of Days Inventory On Hand

• Optimize incoming truck utilization and ensure freight expenditures comply with the latest version of the routing guide so as to increase the accuracy of the assumptions for forecast freight costs

• Serve as Champion to optimize and maintain all Kanban and floor stock materials.

• Work with Quality to promote disposition (in erp system) all Non-Conformance parts within 48 hrs.

• Guarantee the daily accurate receiving.

• Manage receiving discrepancies and damages through vendor RMA process (Return Material Authorization).

• Train Material Clerks and Cycle Counters to identify, resolve and prevent inventory inaccuracy > 2%

• Report engineering BOM’s errors (Bills of Materials) via ECR

• Promotes safe working conditions & practices during plant visits, initiates corrective actions or process improvements as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Directs the progress of the Johnson Controls Manufacturing System as Material Control Subject Matter Expert which includes coaching, 2nd party assessments, acceleration events and other roles and responsibilities as defined.

What we look for
Required

• Able and willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift


• High School Diploma or equivalent combined education and experience.


• A minimum of three (3) years first line supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Proficiency in a Windows operating environment, including e-mail and Microsoft Office software.


• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability.


• Effective and professional communication and organization skills.


• Demonstrate full knowledge and understanding of production processes and methods, and strong knowledge of safety requirements and standards.


• Basic understanding of materials system.


• Ability to train, organize and supervise the efforts of a work group.