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Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.

MATERIALS SUPERINTENDENT - 2ND SHIFT
MCCALLA, ALABAMA – MCCALLA PLANT

As a member of the Materials team, the Materials Superintendent will be responsible for all materials related activity on their assigned shift while leading and setting priorities to ensure successful completion of daily goals.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure all trucks are unloaded per shift and put away has been completed
• Initiates material expedites to protect production capabilities as required and fill out PTA authorization form
• Completes daily FIFO reviews in WMS system to ensure correct method is utilized
• Hold employee roundtable meetings between shifts for strong shift to shift communication
• Complete warehouse cycle counts for inventory control as needed
• Complete daily safety/5S walks and address any non-conformances for the shifts
• Covers coaches for vacations and time out of plant to take employees for testing
• Complete deep dive investigations into accidents and report out the findings to the team
• Ensure all COGI errors are completed for each shift
• Activate GRC scanning ID’s through the security system
• Verify receiving and shipping logs are always up to date
• Ensure dock layout is correctly maintained for inventory flow issues
• Check shipping floats and advise leadership team and GM if any issues arise
• Assist in other material operations as needed to cover vacations
• Participate in at least one kaizen even through the year through completion
• Rollout any SWI changes to the team leaders and members as needed
• Maintain constant seat availability at customer plant and float levels within plant from sub assembly modules
• Advise Lear Management of all irregularities at customer plant – i.e. production down time, short hours, line overtime, late trucks, float, etc
• Assist with expedite of customer repair seat orders with Lear Production, Materials, IT and Quality. Ensure the replacement seat log is maintained for inventory accuracy
• Lead for AGV troubleshooting and corrective actions
• Track and review service work orders to reduce costs
• Update warehouse metrics for WMS for all part changes and maximize warehouse space
• Update bulk replenishment system for all part changes
• Setup and review team members rotation schedules with team leaders
• Hold daily cross shift meetings with team leaders to go through issues and root cause
• Complete lunch & learns with team members monthly
• Attend all marketplace meetings and report out any material issues to the team

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or 3-4 years of directly applicable experience in a manufacturing operation
• Proven experience leading a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Outstanding organizational and time management abilities

Bonus If You Have:

• Previous experience working in a Tier 1 JIT environment
• Previous experience in a JIT seating assembly environment

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.