Supervisor - Material Control-Groveport Material Control

The Material Control Supervisor supervises, organizes, directs, and measures all activities performed by the Material Control team to ensure the highest levels of safety, service, quality, and productivity are achieved in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Work Instructions (WIs), Business Process Procedure (BPPs) and industry rules and regulations. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Motivates, coaches and develops the Material Control team to deliver optimal results, continuous improvement, profitability, quality, service, and overall operational excellence. Communicates performance expectations and delivers feedback as required.  
• Plans and manages the activities of the Material Control team to ensure production schedules are met within quality, safety, and operational standards. 
• Provides direction, expertise, and timely resolution to material-related issues affecting shipping, receiving, production, and inventory control. 
• Participates and/or conducts investigations, including root cause analysis, related to inventory movement, control, and accuracy.  Develops and executes corrective actions as required.
• Establishes and/or revises SOPs, WIs, BPPs and other applicable documents related to Material Control.
• Provides input to the strategic direction of the department, and leads the tactical plans and activities to achieve the daily, weekly, and monthly goals as defined by the departmental and company Key Performance Indictors (KPIs). 
• Identifies, leads, and drives continuous improvement opportunities and projects that enhance the quality standards and results set forth by the company and/or customer. 
• Monitors the safety and operational functions of all powered industrial equipment to ensure all procedures and regulatory guidelines are followed.  Develops and executes corrective actions as required.
• Provides the highest level of service to customers ensuring all requests are being fulfilled and objectives met. 
• Audits and reconciles transactions performed by the Material Control Team to ensure inventory accuracy, and processes corrections in the company’s ERP system, SAP, as required.
• Monitors departmental KPIs, including component and finished goods bin utilization, to ensure capacity and/or resource constraints are addressed with senior management and customers.
• Directs and performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices, includes maintaining a clean and orderly production area at all times.
• Follows, promotes, and enforces KDC’s safety and environmental policies, practices, and procedures, including handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. 
• Assists with safety investigations and corrective actions related to safety hazards and/or incidents.

• Contributes to the KDC University training plan and drives the execution of training to ensure all Material Control employees have received necessary training and are following all applicable SOP’s, Work Instructions, and GMP procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.  In lieu of degree, five years of experience in a warehouse environment, preferably in the personal care, pharmaceutical or food industry.
• Two years of supervisory experience required, preferably in a warehouse environment.
• SAP strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively build and lead a high-performing and engaged team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, leadership skills and organizational skills.   
• Self-starter with strong work ethic, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, team building and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and manage time efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to promote and participate in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Strong technical skills and experience in analytical problem solving.
• Ability to plan-ahead to minimize potential issues that may affect the company’s growth objectives.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Good understanding of FDA Good Manufacturing Practices Regulations (GMP’s) and OSHA safety requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work overtime & weekends as required.
• Able to periodically work other shifts to support business needs. 
• Read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions, including SOPs.

Working Conditions:

• Good working conditions; climate controlled.
• Exposure to frequent movement of motorized equipment throughout the facility, including electric pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.

• Wear hairnet, safety glasses, long pants, steel toe shoes/boots and any other uniform standards.
• Sit, bend, stoop, climb, and stand for long periods of time in one place