Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
Provide leadership to employees using the GKN Six promises and cultural standards.
Directly coaches employees and maintains a physical presence on the shift.
Manage the performance of team employees with the appropriate recognition feedback and or discipline if necessary.
Maintain employee attendance information including vacation schedules verification of time clock punches and training hours (E11) documentation.
Ensure that safety and housekeeping standards are met.
Plan for employee training development and cross-training.
Handle disciplinary problems disputes or conflicts effectively.
Encourage positive employee engagement by supporting the PVD/EI process.
Ensure that safety quality delivery accuracy OTD and cost targets are met.
Develop and manage employee work schedule to include vacation requests LOAs holidays and overtime.
Expedite production prototype and PPAP components through processes as necessary to support production floor and external customers
Coordinate with cycle counters finance and planners to resolve shipping/receiving discrepancies and inventory inaccuracies.
Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities
Assist in the improvement of departmental layout
Lead in warehouse count during physical inventory
Ensure conformance to QS9000 and ISO/TS 16949 procedures and work instructions.
Assist in corrective actions related to internal customer complaints.
Facilitate team meetings related to quality cleanliness safety productivity and continuous improvement.
Oversee the EDI/ASN information transmission and receipts
Manage GKN owned returnable dunnage and maintain proper control of customer owned dunnage
Responsible for communication and enforcement of Environmental Health Safety and Quality policies and procedures
Monitoring cost control to adhere to budgeting
Qualifications and Skills Needed
Essential
High School Diploma Associates/Bachelors Degree-Preferred
Three to five years experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing facility Experience in QS 9000 or ISO/TS 16949 environment required.
Excellent leadership skills excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks good written and oral communication skills
Three years warehouse experience in a people leadership role
Proficient in use of MS Office software such as Outlook Word and Excel
Experience with SAP warehouse management systems
Previous forklift experience and license
About GKN Automotive:
We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint we design develop manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the worlds car manufacturers.
What do we offer
Compensation: Competitive Pay
Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire.
Medical Dental and Vision Plans
Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)
Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options
Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Plan with Employer Match
As a global engineering company innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. We seek people of different backgrounds with different skills and perspectives to spark originality imagination and creativeness in our teams around the Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the grounds of age race creed religion color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation:
Required Experience:
Manager
GKN Automotive is a global engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to delivering mass production solutions for mobility.