The Distribution and Material Superintendent oversees and ensures the timely distribution of material to the customer base.
Pay: $90k-$105k and 5% bonus. No overtime payment.
Hours: 1st shift 6:30 am-3:30pm (Monday - Friday) (Work on weekends as needed)
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 ethics.
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:
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.
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.)