LMV Automotive Systems

MaterialHandlingAreaLeader

$65–95k ~AI est. Liberty, Missouri, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Material Handling Area Leader at LMV Automotive Systems. Skills: Material Flow, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management. Manage Shipping functions. Manage Receiving functions”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Resolve technical issues; Solve problems; Mitigate risk; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Repetitive lifting up to 55 lbs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree and/or 6 years experience, Lean Manufacturing knowledge, Inventory Management knowledge, Kanban knowledge, JIT knowledge, Logistics manufacturing knowledge, Proficient with Microsoft Office programs

Nice to Have

APICS certification desired, RFID knowledge in implementation and operation, Previous experience with kaizens

What You'll Do.

Manage Shipping functions

Manage Receiving functions

Manage Material Handling functions

Develop Value Stream Map

Identify opportunities for improvement

Recalculate Kanban sizes

Monitor performance of Kanban levels

Take pro-active actions

Plan Kanban requirements

Execute Kanban requirements

Coordinate material handling techniques

Assure material availability

Achieve defined Kanban levels

Execute shop floor communication systems

Maintain WMS functionality updates

Maintain Kanban functionality updates

Manage mobile equipment

Resolve technical issues

Supervise AMR missions

Validate AMR mission completion

Present technical AMR mission results

Provide recommendations for optimization

Approve changes in Kanban levels

Conduct material handling

Manage new equipment layout

Manage warehousing requirements

Conduct pre-shift meetings

Communicate quality alerts

Establish communications

Maintain communications

Participate in manpower planning

Participate in recruiting

Promote accountability

Apply progressive discipline policy

Ensure training for Team Members

Conduct accident investigations

Conduct incident investigations

Control Kanban cycles

Coordinate annual inventory counts

Organize annual inventory counts

Coordinate engineering change activities

Assure 5S activities are conducted

Ensure necessary communication

Handle special projects

Handle special situations

Assure work instructions are available

Assure work instructions are current

Perform Hostler Driver duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interact closely with Production; Interact closely with Engineering; Interact closely with Quality; Effective communications with all departments

Communication Scope

Shop floor communication; Pre-shift meetings; Quality alerts

Process & Methodology

Kanban, 5S

Full Job Description

**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **What we offer:** At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. ## ## ## ## **Group Summary:** Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market. **Job Responsibilities:** _**Summary:**_ Manage the Shipping, Receiving, and Material Handling Functions at LMV Automotive Systems. Job Responsibilities: (This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions or to perform other job duties requested by their manager.) 1\. Continue development and revisions of VSM (Value Stream Map) to identify opportunities for improvement in Material Flow. 2\. Define and recalculate Kanban sizes for each component between Supermarkets and shop floor as required. 3\. Monitor performance of Kanban levels and take pro-active actions to solve problems and mitigate risk attributable to these levels and the corresponding assembly cells. 4\. Interact closely with Production, Engineering and Quality to effectively plan and execute Kanban requirements to support Plant requirements. 5\. Coordinates and implements effective material handling techniques to assure material availability while achieving defined Kanban levels. 6\. Cycle counts as required. 7\. Responsible for shop floor communica

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