Material Handling Department Supervisor

Royal Basket Trucks® is a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment serving a wide range of markets including hospitality, healthcare, commercial laundry, recycling, athletics, and many others. Through the continual practice of our Core Values; Integrity, Respect, Quality, Hard Work, and Embracing Change, Royal® is committed to providing an environment that cultivates our employees’ personal and professional growth, and through teamwork, rewards everyone who contributes to our continued success.

The primary responsibilities of this position is a working leader ship position centered around the direct supervision of material handling staff and the coordination of departmental resources. As a member of Royal’s® leadership group, it is imperative that this individual is able to lead by example and is able to build a highly cohesive and reliable team.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on oversight, management, support, and team building of front-line manufacturing employees
• Monitoring and promoting efficiency & quality
• Material handling employee training
• Monitoring and ensuring appropriate inventory within all areas
• Ensures company quality protocols are followed and maintained
• Ensure that all customer expectations are met
• Ensure that production staff is following all required safety regulations

Skills, Education, and Technical Expertise:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of education
• Solid work history and an ability to effectively lead others is an absolute must
• Solid hand skills, experience with hand and power tools, and strong mechanical aptitude
• Requires basic to intermediate math skills
• Requires ability to follow both verbal and written work instructions
• Basic to intermediate computer skills; ability to interface with scheduling and reporting systems
• Must be focused, self-motivated, driven, and “part of the solution” when facing problems or adversity
• Must be able to participate in all QMS, Lean, and 5S initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, and having an ability to work collaboratively as well as individually is critical
• Must be flexible and able to perform other functions in the facility as we work in a dynamic, made-to-order environment with constantly changing customer demands on staff and other resources

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk / stand for up to 10 hours
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds without restriction
• Good manual dexterity in hands
• Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment where required
• Must be able to withstand shop elements such as heat, noise, odors, and dust
• Must be able to differentiate colors

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation and Holidays and 401k

Royal Basket Trucks is an equal opportunity employer.

***All applicants must take a short survey prior to hire***