Logistics Supervisor Jobs in Tennessee

Job Title: Internal Logistics Supervisor Company: Volkswagen Group of America Location: Chattanooga, TN Description: Company: Volkswagen Group Manufacturing Position: Internal Logistics Supervisor Req'd Education: Skilled worker in auto technology Desired: Advanced degree preferred Contact: http://vwjobschattanooga.com Job Description: Lead Team Leaders, Production/Skilled Team Members, and Administrative Team Members in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet and exceed company goals and objectives. Responsible for the maintenance, and process costs of assigned areas. Job Requirements •Lead Team Leaders, Production/Skilled Team Members, and Administrative Team Members in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet and exceed company goals and objectives •Cooperation with Health & Safety and audit teams •Monitoring the work regulations and accident prevention regulations •Instructing the teams in what the company's objectives are •Providing instruction and guidance about required techniques and regulations •Recording absence and presence of employees and teams as well as supervising apprentices and interns •Controlling the deployment of personnel in unusual production situations •Guiding, evaluating and supporting employees •Guaranteeing that production is on schedule and with the required quality •Optimizing production, production quality and the cost situation by recognizing the potential for rationalization as well as by improving workplace design and safety •Manage issues of Logistics and ensure the supply of Parts to the line. •Monitor the time control of the JIT / JIS Parts •Recognizing and rectifying bottleneck situations •Monitoring and implementing new parts •Motivate team members and develop teamwork •Monitor waste, quality, cost, and productivity, with improvement activities •Collaborate with the production departments, quality and production control. Skills •Ability to work in a team •Communication skills- interpersonal, written and presentational •Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software •Integration – joining people or processes •Influencing and negotiation skills •Problem solving •Resource management Specialized skills, knowledge or certifications unique to this role Required: •Positive employee relations/team building •Lean/visual systems •Continuous improvement Desired: •Project management •Personnel management Work flexibility (travel requirements, work schedule, etc.) Travel – 10-50% initially, 5-10% after SOP(Start of Production) Work schedule – Will vary based on project progress and initiatives This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security. We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.