Supervisor, Materials and Distribution
Nordson Corporation

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Nordson Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) designs equipment our global customers rely on for the precise application and curing of liquid paint, powder finishes, container barrier coatings and ambient temperature adhesives and sealants. Production lines work smarter with custom engineered robotic solutions from Nordson Industrial Coating Systems.

The Materials and Distribution Supervisor will plan, direct and coordinate activities relating to the materials and distribution department activities including safety, quality, productivity and employee relations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises daily activities of the Materials/Distribution department
• Supervise production planner(s) as applicable
• Plans, directs and coordinates movement of material within the receiving, shop floor and shipping areas.
• Assist the Operations Manager in appropriate manpower requirements
• Leads process improvement projects: productivity, quality, ergonomics, material delivery routes, plant moves, etc.
• Trains employees on their job duties and responsibilities; cross trains as necessary.
• Ensures employees are consistently adhering to standardized work processes and rotation schedules.
• Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards and safety rules are consistently adhered to.
• Collaborates with the Department and HR Managers in administering disciplinary action, when necessary.
• Maintains employees' time related to the Attendance and Time-Off Policies.
• Provides timely feedback on work performance and performance reviews.
• Track/Maintain Receiving, shipping and crib issues that arise, escalate to address.
• Other duties assigned by the Manager.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Actively pursuing Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in materials department at tier one automotive manufacturing facility.

PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Associates degree in related field.
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory and progressive experience in related field.
• Experience in a warehouse environment including shipping, transportation, and/or distribution preferred
• Lead, manage, and motivate personnel.
• Team oriented and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
• Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
• Solid understanding and experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in order to perform job duties independently and make decisions that meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication/negotiation skills in order to perform job duties in an appropriate manner. Must be able to independently research and recommend new processes, technology enhancements, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure and changing priorities.
• Project management and leadership skills to lead, manage, and prioritize issues for a broad range of processes, teams, and/or skill areas or a large group of employees.
• Excellent team facilitation, leadership, and motivation skills. Must be able to build a team environment that supports cooperation and cohesiveness among work team and other areas within the organization.
• Proficient with MRP and SAP systems.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Production and office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Minimal

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Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

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