Materials Supervisor

*Materials Supervisor*- Kalmar- (Ottawa, KS) *Salary: Starting @ $65k/year* *Who is Kalmar?* Kalmar Ottawa has been part of the Ottawa, KS community since it first became a legal entity in 1943 as Ottawa Steel Products, Inc.
making attachments for farm equipment.
Since these early days of Ottawa Steel Products the company has gone through many different products and name changes but is known for its current product, the terminal tractor and the name Ottawa Truck.
Kalmar Ottawa not only invented the product but is the global leader in the terminal tractor business, producing over 80,000 units, more than all of its competitors combined.
Kalmar Ottawa trucks are known for their superior quality and reliability, which is directly attributed to the employees in Ottawa, KS.
*What makes Kalmar GREAT:* * Kalmar’s commitment to sustainability- Our sustainability focus areas are: people & society, environment and governance.
* Kalmar believes in collaboration, delivering on our promise and that people make the future.
* Team members can expect to be appreciated, respected and highly valued.
* Kalmar Ottawa is a 2022 recipient of the Best of Ottawa- Manufacturing Award *Kalmar offers an EXCELLENT employee benefit's package including:* * Company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance option (effective your first day of employment) * Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses * Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability * Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (2X’s annual salary, max $300k) (Additional life insurance policies available for self, spouse and children) * Company paid holidays, paid sick time & paid vacation time * 401k Plan –company matches first 6% of employee contributions into the 401K plan, * 401K Plan-employees are eligible to participate on the 1stday of the month following 30 days of employment- employees are 100% vested immediately upon enrollment (no waiting period) * Tuition reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance offered and more….
*Making your next move count* *Purpose of Position:* Based in the Ottawa, Kansas USA region, this position is responsible for warehousing, shipping, receiving and material handling activities.
This includes direct supervision for approximately 20 hourly employees and properly utilizing lead personnel to drive continuous improvement actions for Key Performance Indicators.
Via interaction with other department supervisors, improve service to internal customers through the use of Lean enterprise activities, with a keen understanding of the appropriate warehouse and material handling methods.
*Main tasks and responsibilities:* * Constantly build, train employees to meet Company Safety, Cost, Quality and Delivery objectives.
* Establishing or Adjusting work procedures to meet warehouse demands as dictated by production work schedules and work flow * Develop, implement and maintain solutions for improving material flows through the factory using Lean Principles to include storing and staging materials for line side presentation * Maintains Inventory Control through regular cycle count procedures, reconciling variances, improved practices, ERP system applications and coordinates Physical Inventory activities * Closely works with the Materials Analyst and Planning personnel to ensure a “Plan For Every Part” is actively practiced * Coordinates with Sales and 3rd party transportation for the timely delivery of completed units to customers by over the road and / or vessel shipments * Coordinates for over the road and overseas container shipment of components to associated assembly facilities * Ensures material handling equipment is properly utilized and in a safe operating condition *What you’ll need to succeed* *Education:* * Bachelor’s degree in associated field preferred.
* High School Diploma or equilavent required *Experience:* * Knowledge of Lean principles in a warehouse setting * Minimum of 3 - 5 years in Warehouse and Materials supervision * Minimum of 3 - 5 years in Logistics coordination * Excellent written and verbal communication * Familiar with Google applications and prior ERP experience preferred * Experience in supervision or leadership position *You will be part of:* Kalmar currently employs more than 4,800 professionals worldwide.
One of our most important values is: We do it together.
We value team skills, as well as innovativeness, customer orientation, and a willingness to commit to continuous improvement.
We work closely with our customers and partners - across language, cultural, and professional borders.
We see diversity as a common strength and valuable resource for Kalmar’s future.
*Interested in joining the Kalmar Team?* Please submit your resume/CV to be considered! *Kalmar is part of Cargotec* _Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centers and to the heavy industry.
Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution.
Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move.
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kalmarglobal.
com_ _Kalmar is part of Cargotec.
Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2021 totaled approximately EUR 3.
3 billion and it employs around 11,000 people.
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cargotec.
com_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $65,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities Ability to commute/relocate: * Ottawa, KS 66067: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: * Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred) * Logistics: 1 year (Preferred) * Warehouse management: 1 year (Preferred) * SAP ERP: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person