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Materials Supervisor - 2nd ShiftA.O. Smith • Ashland City, Tennessee, United States
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Materials Supervisor - 2nd Shift

A.O. Smith
  • US
    Ashland City, Tennessee, United States
  • US
    Ashland City, Tennessee, United States
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About

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

To be responsible for the materials management function relating to the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products to meet company objectives and customer requirements.  This involves directing and administering production control, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials stores.  This position will report to the material manager and supervise 23 employees including 2 leads. This position is on second shift. 

Responsibilities
  • Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries meeting customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges.
  • Supervises and establishes procedures for taking and valuing the year-end physical inventory.  Monitors maintenance of perpetual inventory system to ensure the highest degree of accuracy throughout the year.
  • Directs the write-offs of obsolescent and damaged inventory to maintain realistic valuation of goods-on-hand.
  • Oversees and ensures proper production control planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and to balance the level of manpower and machine requirements.
  • Maintains proper contact with customers relating to releases and deliveries.
  • Coordinates with the purchasing department to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, equipment, and services according to requirements of the company's operations.  Investigates and solves problems resulting from material shortages, however caused.
  • Develops, establishes, and provides for the maintenance of reporting systems that relate to the materials function.
  • Manages the shipping and receiving functions of the company and oversees the storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
  • Keeps abreast of new sources of supply to maximize use of just-in-time inventory practices.
  • Ensures that the company's established procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions.
  • Is responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth.
  • Other Duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Related Field
Qualifications
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Excellent communication skills via written an oral.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Access, etc.
  • 1+ year Supervisory/Leadership Experience preferred
  • Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent experience in management
We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

  • Ashland City, Tennessee, United States

Languages

  • English
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