How You Will Make an Impact

The Material Supervisor is responsible for directing the activities of material handling Team Members in the performance of their duties, 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 indirect material handling hourly employees in the performance of their jobs and drive employees to achieve department goals
• Investigate and resolve material flow movement issues, inventory accuracy, and material storage issues
• Monitor potential and current "hot" shortages and take action to eliminate downtime caused by these shortages
• 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 the process.

• Ensure reporting of shortages are accurate and timely
• Monitor build requirements and ensure that material is moved to the production areas in a timely manner.
• Develop employees through formal and informal training, coaching, one-on-one interaction, cross-training, etc.
• Manage cross-training matrices and assignments to 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.

Required Credentials

• Minimum of three years' experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in a sheet metal, welding, or metal fabrication environment
• Knowledge and demonstrated lean transformation(s) of work areas
• Experience with pull system for fabricated parts
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office and Shop Floor Systems
• Must be able to work daily and weekend over-time as needed

How We Make an Impact

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tools Purchase Program
• 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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