Materials Supervisor

Materials Supervisor | Royal Truck Body | Nashville, TN

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Overview

As the Materials Supervisor for Royal Truck Body (Aebi Schmidt Group) in Lebanon, TN, you will oversee the efficient flow of materials from suppliers to storage and production. You'll drive continuous improvement in material handling, ensuring compliance with processes, strong visual management, effective Kanban use, and proper point-of-use stocking. In this fast-paced environment, you'll lead and develop the materials team while supporting a high-performance culture.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead all material ordering, distribution, storage, and direction of the material handling associates as well as the material leads.
• Schedule body assembly and upfit using visual management/scheduling methods such as Kanbans.
• To communicate effectively with all team members including cross-functional teams, internal customers, and external suppliers
• Work cross-functionally with the manufacturing CI/Engineering teams to ensure optimal delivery routes and the visual management systems to support assembly processes.
• Lead all physical inventory activities, including validation, storage, settlement, and inventory reconciliation.
• Consistently maintain accurate inventory levels for all raw materials.
• Manage incoming chassis, finished goods inventory, equipment and fleet activities while right sizing the fleet for the business.
• Support inbound freight and logistics support.
• Manage team member activities including, but not limited to, vacation approvals, timecard approvals, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience to demonstrate full capabilities required.
• 1+ years of experience working in a Lean Manufacturing Environment.
• On-going commitment to drive Continuous Improvements through visual Management and problem solving.
• Proficient in MS Office and PC network applications.

Why The Shyft Group?
Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care.

At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:
The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, Builtmore and Independent Truck Upfitters-are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we're leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

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