What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Supervisor position at Hino Motors MFG USA Inc?
Hino Motors Manufacturing is an OEM that assembles trucks in West Virginia, automotive components in Arkansas, and operates a parts distribution center in California.
We are currently seeking a Logistics Supervisor located in Mineral Wells/Williamstown, WV reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager. This individual will be responsible for supervising the Company’s logistics activities to ensure safety, quality, cost efficiency and on-time delivery, which include providing raw materials to the production manufacturing group, communicating with all departments, anticipating and preventing parts shortages or assembly line stoppage due to lack of component parts, and problem-solving planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all internal material movement and storage with FIFO control
- Supervise Team Members for Production Control Logistics
- Responsible for SAFETY throughout the PC and plant areas
- Responsible for 5-S throughout the PC and plant areas
- Develop and maintain standard work processes for material storage and movement within PC
- Communicate abnormal inventory levels within the PC department to buyers and schedulers
Monitors Logistics Activities by monitoring all activities related to safety, quality and internal logistics, including the preparation of records, implementation of procedures, by implementing and enforcing policies and procedures related to safety, quality and internal logistics; and by providing Management with reports regarding all internal logistics operations.
Supervises Logistics Operations by inspecting materials and products to ensure quality of delivered products to assembly; by maintaining inventory records; by ensuring logistics activities according to production schedules, while maintaining effective operations and cost factors; by assisting in the management of procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production; by enforcing operating procedures to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality; by assisting Management in reviewing production schedules and needs on a consistent basis to ensure maximum efficiency; by investigating production problems resulting from procedures, parts delivery issues, or other factors in a timely manner and revising schedules and procedures as necessary; by troubleshooting production problems in a timely manner; and by supervising all other logistics operations.
Supervises Staff by providing direction and delegating responsibilities to subordinate team members; by evaluating work performed by subordinate team members; by training team members when necessary; by providing subordinate team members with regular feedback; by conducting Performance Appraisals; and by contributing to employment decisions including promotions, salary adjustments and terminations.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- AAS degree in a managerial or technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment with at least two years of experience supervising or leading staff in that environment
Skills Required:
- Mechanical knowledge
- Project management experience or ability
- Lean Manufacturing
- Extensive knowledge of problem solving methodologies and experience with root cause analysis
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond appropriately to work pressures
- Mature and tactful communicator in both written and verbal contexts
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
Travel Requirements: 10-15% domestic and international travel to other plants
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) requires all new hires submit and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning employment.
All new hires must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.A. within their first 3 days of employment. HMMUSA uses E-Verify.
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HMMUSA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
