Job Description

Supervisor, Materials

The Supervisor, Materials will be responsible for leading the activities and managing the materials, parts and finished products. The main emphasis for this position is coordinating all aspects of the Material Handling team regarding workflow, quality, safety, and efficiency. The Supervisor, Materials will coordinate with the Production Manager to ensure we provide world class equipment for our customers.

Job Functions:

• Responsible for overall safety in the Material Handling department. Ensure team members are not putting themselves or others in danger.
• Effectively manage all direct reports and be responsible for hiring, training, performance evaluation, and retention and termination activities.
• High level understanding of design, production, FAT and shipping requirements for projects.
• Plan work flow and layout required for the Material Handling area.
• Develops Material Handling goals and schedules and distributes tasks.
• This position requires flexibility as workload demands to jump in and help with the execution of projects.
• Develop and contribute to a positive workplace with high morale on the production floor.
• Participate in manufacturing kickoff meetings with manufacturing team and engineering.
• Can work with direct reports in developing their goals and objectives and prepare and give performance evaluations.
• Can recommend and implement disciplinary action in accordance with company policy and procedure. Can provide career counseling for employees.
• Ensure that finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Assist in production, safety, and quality risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Any and all job duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 5% travel (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Automation)

Required Qualifications and Preferred Skills:

• Relevant experience in a lead role.
• High School education or GED, relevant manufacturing, production, and/or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop assemblies from these specifications.
• Understanding of project requirements in regard to FAT and shipping.
• Highest of quality standards.
• Positive attitude, able to handle tense situations that arise.
• Team player, able to take as well as give direction.
• Ability to operate and supervise operation of heavy-duty equipment in a safe manner.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

About Bastian Automation:

Bastian is a trusted material handling automation integrator supporting distribution and manufacturing operations across the automotive, aerospace, tire and wheel, and other related industries – helping them work smarter, scale faster, and deliver with confidence.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation / Holiday Pay
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events

Bastian Automation does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.