Lineside Materials Supervisor

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

• Ensures that material is sourced, received, and delivered in a scheduled manner to meet the shop's production requirements and maximize inventory turns, and ensures standard materials are available.
• Maintains accurate and current record keeping.
• Ensures inventory levels are sufficient to meet production schedules.
• Actively manages the shop’s stock replenishment system to ensure material is available to support production without overstocking. Includes maintenance of minimum and maximum stock levels, as well as reorder points, to reflect changes in production.
• Continuously reviews the inventory or on-hand parts using 80/20 principles and railcar specialization to reduce the total number of SKUs on hand.
• Actively maintains site kitting processes as established and directed by the Materials Manager.
• Establishes and maintains site line side delivery processes
• Stages and maintains material for line side delivery.
• Performs regular cycle counting of material as required by Cost Accounting routinely to support record accuracy. Assists the Materials Manager to establish cycle counts of key, high usage items to maintain record accuracy.
• Assists with the annual physical inventory process.
• Maintains a well-organized and high-quality system of material storage and labeling.
• Creates bills of lading as required to support any outbound shipments.
• Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with the Materials team, in addition to key supervisors and shop staff.
• Supervises Material Handlers, providing them with instructions, training and performance feedback such that they can handle any basic departmental task.
• Participates in and actively supports quality projects, activities, and Responsible Care initiatives to ensure that the Company achieves its goals.

• Committed to operating within a safety centric environment which includes working safely and acting when unsafe practices/conditions are identified within the plant.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations.
• Familiarity with consignment inventory, receiving and quality best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly with Excel.
• Ability to wear safety equipment such as, but not limited to safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, ear plugs and respirators.
• Ability to see and hear the visual and audio safety warnings in the plant.
• Ability to bend, stoop and stretch to perform tasks.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of supply chain experience preferred.
• Rail car experience preferred.
• Current APICS Certificate or willing to obtain.
• Previous supervisory experience in a plant environment is a plus.

• Benefits on Day 1
• Medical/Dental/Vision with first-in-class vendors
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Company Paid Benefits:  Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Benefits
• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.