MORGAN OLSON LLC Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olsons portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services baking and snack foods newspaper delivery service & utility vehicles and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks Morgan Olsons leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olsons production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies producing the safest and most efficient last mile home delivery work trucks on the market today.
Job Title: Supervisor - Material Planning A Materials Planning Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials within a manufacturing or production environment
Job Description: Supervisor will oversee the material planning and processes to ensure the timely and efficient supply of materials required for production. This role involves coordinating with various departments managing inventory ordering parameters and optimizing supply chain operations to meet production goals and minimize costs.
Essential Functions and Activities: • Develop and implement material planning strategies to ensure the availability of materials for production. • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels. • Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to align material supply with production schedules. • Analyze material requirements and forecast future needs based on production plans and sales forecasts. • Identify and resolve any material shortages or excesses to prevent production delays. • Ensure compliance with delivery expectations to achieve supplier on-time performance. • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material planning processes and reduce costs. • Supervise and mentor a team of material planners. • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
Qualifications required: • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. • Proven experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain management. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Proficiency in material planning software and ERP systems. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. • Leadership experience and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Proficiency in MRP systems to forecast material needs and schedule procurement. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Familiarity with ERP software like SAP or Oracle to manage supply chain processes. Inventory Management Ability to optimize inventory levels and minimize waste using PFEP methodologies. Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Knowledge of lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce defects. Forecasting Strong ability to predict future material needs based on production schedules and market trends.
Qualifications beneficial to the job: • Certifications: APICS Certification, Certification from the Association for Supply Chain Management, APICS can be highly beneficial. • ISO Standards: Understanding and implementing ISO standards related to materials management.
Benefits: • Medical, Dental, Vision • 401k • Company paid life insurance • 10 company paid holidays • Vacation and personal time • Professional development opportunities • Equal Opportunity Employer • LI-CM2
JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) initially began as an investment partnership with John B. Poindexter and fellow partners, whose goals evolved from the realization of capital gains to the achievement of long-term growth. Initial acquisitions in the manufacturing and automotive spaces would lay the foundation for an enterprise led by household names in each respective industry working together to benefit one another.