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We are immediately hiring a Production Materials Group Lead, in Spring Hill, TN, for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

• Pay Type: Exempt / Salary Paid Twice Per Month
• Target Salary: $77,000/year
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:30pm-12:30am
• Prior experience managing employees in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred
• Prior experience with materials management and customer support is preferred

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

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Summary

The Production Materials Group Lead is responsible for the production or production support  areas of assigned work group(s) in a manufacturing operation.  This position works directly in the General Motors Manufacturing Plant and interfaces with manufacturing customer personnel daily.  This position provides daily/weekly/monthly measurements to customer for trackable performance, down-time mitigation and future daily successes. Provides direct supervision of employees, ensures compliance with company and location policies, procedures and work instructions in order to provide a safe and productive work environment, optimum customer service and accurate records. Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes. All work is subject to review by and Ryder Corporate Process Owners such as Finance, Human Resources, Safety, etc.  Error could result in customer dissatisfaction, loss of profit, safety or security incidents  

Essential Functions

• Production Material Analysis: Manages production material in a customer manufacturing facility for specific work production cells. Ensures production demand is met by analyzing demand of materials, daily goals and other miscellaneous assignments. Understands, tracks, changes, and advises customer of plan.
• Customer Relationship Management: builds and maintains relationships with customer floor leaders by ensuring daily, weekly, monthly and yearly deliverables related to safety, quality, cost, people and downtime are met pertaining to their specific manufacturing zone performance with customer. 
• Goal Tracking: Ensures Business Plan Deployment dashboards are updated and missed targets are identified with specific countermeasures to achieve future targets.  Monitors hourly / daily / weekly / yearly targets of day to day manufacturing.  Communicates to internal and customer team. 
• Typical supervisory responsibilities pertaining to hiring, training, scheduling, conflict resolution, grievances, supervise hourly members and Team Leaders Communicates with union stewards, Upper MGT and HR as applicable to Collective Bargaining Agreement. Assigns tasks to personnel related to training, work, etc.
• Interfaces with customer applications which could include EPS, PPS and WMS Support and aid with materials adjustments to ensure demands of material production flow.  Development of system and process training for employees in the work group(s).  Perform administrative functions to include tracking of time, attendance and performance feedback

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow-up, analytical, problem solving and sound decision making skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with customers, employees, peers and management
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and as member of a team
• Ability to manage individual performance and employee relations
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
• Two (2) years or more in manufacturing or industry related field
• Two (2) years or more supervisory experience
• Three (3) years of problem solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems
• Intermediate computer skills required
• Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools, preferred
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), preferred
• Knowledge of material handling equipment may be required based on position, preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA required
• DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account, preferred

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Job Category

Logistics

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc.

Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

$70,000

Maximum Pay Range:

$77,000

The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type.

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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