Supervisor, Global Supply Chain

The Supervisor, Global Supply Chain is responsible for supervising a medium to large group of employees involved in supply chain operations. The Supervisor, Global Supply Chain utilizes Lean Materials Management techniques to continuously improve processes and day-to-day duties.  

• Supervise a medium to large group of UAW employees. 

• Utilize SAP to follow the flow of materials and updated inventory. 

• Coordinate material and production mix requirements to meet production schedules. 

• Expedite the movement of raw material, in-process and/or finished goods. 

• Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards. 

• Maintain data such as accurate inventory levels, efficiency, and production metrics.  

• Collaborate with direct and cross-functional team members.  

• Comply with terms of local and national agreements. 

• Meet budgeted cost targets. 

• Execute quality requirements. Utilize quality tools and techniques when necessary. 

• Responsible for training, developing, and evaluating performance of employees.  

• Responsible for performance and disciplinary discussions with employees. 

• Responsible for scheduling overtime of employees in accordance with the contractual agreement.  

• All other duties assigned.  

Key Performance Measures: 

• Safety  

• Productivity 

• Quality 

• Responsiveness 

• Cost 

Qualifications: 

 Required: 

• Associate Degree and/or equivalent experience. 

Preferred: 

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline.  

• APICS CPIM certification. 

Experience: 

 Required: 

• Zero to minimal supervisory experience.  

Preferred: 

• 1+ years’ prior supervisory experience. 

• Experience in a warehousing environment. 

• Experience in lean manufacturing environment.  

Competencies and Behaviors: 

 Required: 

• Strong drive for results aligned with KPI targets. 

• Ability to positively influence and motivate direct employees/team members.  

• Oral and written communication skills. 

• Analytical ability for solving complex problems. 

• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.  

• Ability to adapt to changes in responsibility based on business needs. 

Preferred: 

• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methods/tools. 

• Knowledge of pull systems / Kanban. 

• Knowledge / experience with SAP or similar ERP systems. 

• Knowledge of scheduling and inventory control systems and processes.