Materials Handler Supervisor

As a MATERIALS HANDLER SUPERVISOR WSyou will perform the following duties:

(1) Planning: Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations. Establishes deadlines and priorities based on established general schedules methods and policies. Determines skills materials and equipment required to do the work. Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules and development of budget requests. Provides workload data estimates information on staffing needs and recommendations as the scheduling of projected work.

(2) Work Direction: Assigns tasks to be performed. Explains work requirements methods and procedures. Instructs subordinates on new procedures or methods and provides assistance on difficult or new problem areas. Reviews work in progress or on completion. Makes adjustments as necessary to effectively and economically accomplish the work. Notes and investigates work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors. Assures that equipment and materiel is available when needed. Coordinates work with other units.

(3) Administration: Recommends and participates in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies. Schedules and approves leave of subordinates. Sets performance requirements and makes formal and informal performance appraisals. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment. Counsels employees on problems. Adjusts informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives. Takes informal corrective action on conductor performance problems. Initiates proposals for disciplinary action where needed. Works to achieve the objectives of Government-wide programs and policies e.g. equal employment opportunity and labor management relations. Promotes the participation of subordinates in programs such as the suggestion program cost reduction program etc. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized. Maintains production reports and records. Periodically reviews position descriptions of subordinates for currency and accuracy. Initiates the detailing of subordinates to positions other than their own. Initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods organizational features and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary positions and achieve optimum content in those remaining.

(4) Performs the nonsupervisory work of the function as needed.

(5) Implements regulatory safety requirements and ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.

(6) Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations inspections mobilization and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty security guard snow removal munitions loading and handling heavy equipment operation maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member onboards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.

(6) Performs other duties as assigned.


*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description (PD#:D).

Conditions of employment

Ohio Army National Guard Membership is required.

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Ohio Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact an Ohio Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: E-5 through O-3

Other requirements:

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to compare item identification against receiving reports and issue request forms; skill in using hand trucks dollies and other equipment to move stock; ability to use hammers pliers and other hand tools; and to follow oral and written instructions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the journeyman level knowledge experience demonstrating the ability to plan direct and organize work assignments of lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function. Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate; knowledge of general supervisory concepts and knowledge of shop processes. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.

Required Experience:

Manager