Supervisor - Warehouse at AM GENERAL LLC in South Bend, Indiana

Job Description:

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and lead a team of union employees engaged in inventory control and packaging activities


• Ensure efficient and accurate inventory management, including receiving, storing, and issuing materials


• Implement and maintain inventory control procedures to minimize errors and discrepancies


• Monitor inventory levels and discrepancies and coordinate with purchasing and/or planning teams to ensure timely replenishment and reconciliation


• Oversee packaging operations to ensure products are packed securely and accurately according to customer requirements


• Train and develop warehouse staff on inventory control and packaging best practices, WMS transactions and safety protocols


• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety regulations within the warehouse


• Collaborate with other departments to optimize warehouse operations and improve overall efficiency


• Handle employee relations issues, grievances, and disciplinary actions in accordance with union contract and company policies


• Schedule and maintain workflow processes through satellite feeder work areas to packing floor


• Develop, maintain and report KPI performance goals for areas of responsibility

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field (preferred) with five years general experience and at least three years of supervisory experience


• Proven experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, and packaging (preferred)


• Strong organizational skills, moderate knowledge of MS Office Products, and a high level of initiative are required


• Ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment


• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal


• Must possess strong leadership abilities


• Must be safety minded and have knowledge of safety regulations in a warehouse setting

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus


• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate


• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas


• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance


• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance


• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises


• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace


• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately


• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently


• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line


• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 10% travel may be required for travel between local facilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Warehouse Operations

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