Supervisor, Supply Chain (Nights)

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

The Material Handling Supervisor plans, directs, coordinates, and controls material handling activities in assigned work area to achieve established goals. Supervises assigned team members to receive inbound material, manage warehouse organization, process outbound shipments to achieve on time customer delivery while maintaining a safe working environment. Responsibilities include direction and training of employees, monitoring inventory levels and enforcement of health, safety, and environmental policies.

• Plans and executes the daily activities required to manage inbound & outbound deliveries to support production
• Schedules to assure a minimum of problems and delays, material shortages or equipment delays
• Anticipates problems and delays for production schedules and corrects through problem solving and trouble shooting
• Controls labor and materials usage to meet or improve standard costs
• Temporary movement of personnel to meet production requirements
• Achieve Safety, Quality, Cost and Time (SQCT) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Coordinate and communicate with managers to ensure standardization of material handling operations
• Generate weekly KPI report as needed
• Prepare One Point Lesson's (OPL) and Standard Operating Sheets (SOS) in support of Envision AESC Production Way (EAPW).
• Handles all administrative duties and paperwork
• Investigates material variances and reports result of investigation to Manager
• Prepares all required reports
• Communicate delay reports to management
• Address long and short-term quality concerns and then provide feedback to production and engineering and quality teams.
• Support quality investigations when needed
• Knows & understands the continuous improvement objectives being pursued within his/her area of responsibility
• Meets all ethical, regulatory, etc., standards for position

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

• 3-5 years of related experience at the professional level.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Working knowledge of material handling & warehouse management principles.
• Knowledge of ISO9000 international manufacturing quality standards.
• ISO140001 environmental standards requirement for equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

• Background in material handling/warehouse management principles highly recommended.
• Prefer 2-5 years in a work leader role coordinating the work of other employees and contractors.
• This includes training new employees, assigning work, and checking the timeliness and quality of work.
• May have provided input into performance reviews.
• Most time in work leader role would have been spent performing work similar to that performed by the people whose activities the position coordinates.

Occasional domestic and international travel required.