Materials Supervisor

American Woodmark is now part of MasterBrand, the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America. Together, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of trusted cabinetry brands and products to homeowners, builders, dealers, and retailers.




At MasterBrand, our purpose is Building Great Experiences Together. For more than 70 years, our products have helped shape the spaces where people live, gather, and make lasting memories.








POSITION PURPOSE:

Overall Coordination of the receipt, storage, and distribution of all materials. Supports Plant Material Manager on effectively managing material flows to support production requirements and capacity constraints.





IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.



Experience

* Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience; wood related preferred.

* Minimum of 5 years of supervision experience; multiple departments

* Minimum of 2 years experience using computer based material management and proven proficiency with MRP systems

Skills

* Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment; Microsoft products experience preferred - Outlook-Word-Excel- Extensive Access experience is a plus.

* Track record of successful project management

* Experience in working in a team environment

* Management style must be consistent with CITE Principles

* Strong planning/Organization - Time Management skills

* Demonstrated problem solving skills

Education

* Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline; extensive work experience with APICS certification may be considered in lieu of education.

* Lean training is a plus





ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Accurately accounts for all materials, ensuring accuracy meets threshold levels.

* Oversees all material transactions making sure all transactions are accurate and timely

* Supplies Plant Material Manager with accurate information related to materials, MUV, cycle count and Scrap/Salvage opportunities

* Ensures required materials are available and in acceptable condition for Internal and External Clients.

* Manage cycle count and reconcile differences.

* Plan and coordinate department's activities to support SQDC targets, and meet and/or exceed client and/or customers expectations.

* Actively participate on assigned teams and/or projects, kaizens.

* Ensure assigned departments perform tasks as outlined in Job Instruction Breakdowns, Quality Specifications, and Standard Operating Practices.

* Manage kanban with usage evaluation quarterly and implement changes.

* Be able to read and understand AWC specs and drawings.

* Be proficient in Excel and Access.

* Participate in identifying hiring needs; employee selection and training process

* Provide communication on departmental expectations, motivates team members, and identifies opportunity for improvements.

* Provide team leadership consistent with company vision, mission, CITE principles.

* Ensures Policies are followed and provides guidance and discipline.

* Develop - maintain relationship with AWC clients and providers.

* Effectively utilize all resources to maximum potential performance to achieve SQDC goals.

* Establishes individual goals for team members in alignment with overall organization goals and performs periodic performance reviews to determine progress.

* Support and represent company as a union-free environment

* Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping.

* Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

* Role model CITE and Working in Teams principles

* Perform other tasks as directed by direct supervisor

* Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Will supervise hourly and salaried employees in the assigned department and/or departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct reports. Carries out supervisory responsibilitie



Skills:

APICS Certification, Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Exceeded Sales Goal, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inventory Cycle Counts, Kanban, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Materials Tracking, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Needs Assessment, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Safety/Work Safety, Set Goals, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Usage Analysis



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