Supervisor, Supply Chain Excellence 

LOCATION: Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 12022 | JOB GRADE: 14  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

This person is responsible for providing leadership to the warehouse and receiving departments across all shifts. The Supervisor is directly responsible for safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, etc. The supervisor will have strong interpersonal, organizational, and management skills to ensure the team meets expectations.

Essential Functions:

• Executes the Receiving and warehousing plans for day-to-day activities as prescribed by the Value Stream Leader.
• Provides leadership to team members assigned to Receiving and Warehouse.
• Drives the teams to ensure safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and budget goals are achieved.
• Establishes strong and effective working relationships that are conducive to maintaining a positive work environment.
• Partners with departmental leaders: Operations, HSE, Quality, Engineering, Materials and Human Resources to achieve or exceed goals.
• Drives accountability using tools, processes and other methods to track performance.
• Evaluates departmental constraints and implements Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve capacities/ capabilities.
• Manages external receiving and freight carriers.
• Is responsible for managing outside warehousing solutions, as well as external parts-kitting operations.
• Is responsible for managing time and attendance with all hourly associates.
• Completes annual performance reviews for assigned hourly employees.
• Properly manages positive coaching, as well as, corrective actions, as needed.
• Is responsible to ensure that shipments are received in time to meet the needs of the production areas.
• Communicates with operations to ensure that they have materials needed to execute the production plan.
• Ensures consistent application of policies across employee base.
• Promotes and drives the organizations vision and utilization of Knorr Production System (Lean Manufacturing) methodologies.
• Champions change and facilitates team related functions to improve the business performance.
• Uses problem solving methods and innovation to drive continuous improvement.
• Understands and adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action regarding safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Understands current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regards to product quality.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
  
  

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques, with emphasis on:
  • Standardized Work
  • Continuous Improvement
  • 5S
  • Just-in-Time (JIT) principles
• Knowledge of warehouse operations within a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with statistical evaluation software is a plus.

Experience:

• At least three (3) years of warehousing experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• At least one year of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience motivating and leading employees.
• Demonstrated experience fostering a positive work environment.

Skills:

• Proficiency with SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Equivalent warehouse operations work experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Green Belt certification is preferred.

Position Requirements:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $65,100-$97,700 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.