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 exper…

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