Our client, a major automotive company, is looking to add a Warehouse Clerk/Tool Crib Attendant to their team in Trenton, MI!

This long-term contract opportunity (possible extension for the right candidate) offers a starting pay rate of $31.34/hour (benefits are available).

The Material area supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a unionized, warehousing  environment. Responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics.

100% Onsite

·       Provide a safe, secure, and engaging work environment that fosters team member involvement and creativity.

·       Embrace and practice Stellantis Leadership Principles

·       Provide feedback, coaching, and training to associates as needed.

·       Analyze root causes and execute countermeasures for daily work challenges while implementing safe work practices and preventative countermeasures.

·       Utilize kaizen activities to drive continuous process improvements.

·       Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and safety with team members, peers, and senior management.

·       Monitor and track parts receipts and deliveries.

·       Record and manage in system requirements that communicate with the Assembly plants.

·       Ensure the shipping plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities.

·       Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.  

·       Ensure the right allocation of the people on the job, manage absenteeism, trains and build teams.  

·       Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment. 

Requirements:

·       Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or relevant bachelor's degree and comparable experience 2+ years' experience in Supply Chain Management or similar functions

·       Ability to work any shift and overtime as required  

·       Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills  

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required  

·       Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers  

·       Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously  

·       Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams  

Preferred Qualifications

·       Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members  

·       Previous experience working in a union environment  

·       Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing