Supervisor, Mfg. Operations

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Memphis, TN, USA

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is designed to give daily direction, provide feedback and coaching, and define departmental objectives in the following areas of a distribution center: parts control, warehousing, rework, sequencing, repack, and inventory control. The Shift Supervisor will also act as a communicator of processes, policies, and administrative issues. This position will also be tasked with providing an example for all associates, ensuring customer satisfaction with regard to department objectives, and promoting continuous improvement. The Shift Supervisor is typically assigned responsibility of entire shift and will have oversight of entire operations in absence of the Facility Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees all facility operations
• Ensures proper training and related documentation for all department associates
• Plans and organizes associate work schedules
• Supervises all associates on second shift
• Prepares associate evaluations
• Orders supplies, services and minor equipment
• Prepares reports as required
• Manages all operational expenses related to the facility or department
• Assists in the preparation and maintaining of annual budgets
• Contacts YNA internal and external customers directly
• Addresses and resolves customer issues and complaints
• Reports and resolves shortages, damages, and other discrepancies
• Assures that Customer Specific Requirements are met
• Maintains accurate department records and documentation
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean working environment
• Ensures and oversees proper storage and maintenance of equipment
• Addresses and resolves associates’ administrative and personal issues and concerns
• Assists management in meeting corporate and departmental goals and objectives
• Supports corporate policies and departmental policies
• Supports EMS/QMS policies and procedures
• Supports health and safety policies
• Associate must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Knowledge and application of the following systems:
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • PkMS
  • JDE One World
  • GQRS
  • IPS
  • ARE/ARS
  • Customer Specific Systems for parts control
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.