Supervisor, Material Handling

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

The Material Handling Supervisor plans, directs, coordinates, and controls material handling activities in assigned work area to achieve established goals. Supervises assigned team members to receive inbound material, manage warehouse organization, process outbound shipments to achieve on time customer delivery while maintaining a safe working environment. Responsibilities include direction and training of employees, monitoring inventory levels and enforcement of health, safety, and environmental policies

• Plans and executes the daily activities required to manage inbound & outbound deliveries to support production
• Schedules to assure a minimum of problems and delays, material shortages or equipment delays
• Anticipates problems and delays for production schedules and corrects through problem solving and trouble shooting
• Controls labor and materials usage to meet or improve standard costs
• Temporary movement of personnel to meet production requirements
• Achieve Safety, Quality, Cost and Time (SQCT) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Coordinate and communicate with managers to ensure standardization of material handling operations
• Generate weekly KPI report as needed
• Prepare One Point Lesson's (OPL) and Standard Operating Sheets (SOS) in support of Envision AESC Production Way (EAPW).
• Handles all administrative duties and paperwork
• Investigates material variances and reports result of investigation to Manager
• Prepares all required reports
• Communicate delay reports to management
• Address long and short-term quality concerns and then provide feedback to production and engineering and quality teams.
• Support quality investigations when needed
• Knows & understands the continuous improvement objectives being pursued within his/her area of responsibility
• Meets all ethical, regulatory, etc., standards for position

Job Knowledge and Skill:

Excellent communication and motivational skills. Working knowledge of material handling & warehouse management principles. Knowledge of ISO9000 international manufacturing quality standards and ISO140001 environmental standards requirement for equipment maintenance and calibration. Good written and oral communication skills.

Experience:

Three to Five years of related experience at the professional level required. Background in material handling/warehouse management principles highly recommended.

Supervisory Experience:

Prefer two to five years in a work leader role coordinating the work of other employees and contractors. This includes training new employee, assigning work, and checking the timeliness and quality of work. May have provided input into performance reviews. Most time in work leader role would have been spent performing work similar to that performed by the people whose activities the position coordinates.

At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary and a rewarding AESC bonus program. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance(remove for interns or temp roles). We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.

Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

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