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Daktronics

Sells LED displays and related services

Materials and Logistics Supervisor

Warehouse & FulfillmentUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeRamos Arizpe, Coahuila, MexicoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and the ability to train and motivate employees are required; the role requires effective discretion and independent judgment.
  • Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new software are required. Microsoft Office skills and Glovia experience are required.
  • Excellent mathematics skills and attention to detail are required.
  • The employee must be able to read small print, with or without corrective lenses.
  • The employee must reliably work scheduled hours and be available for overtime when workload requires.
  • The employee must wear required personal protective equipment in accordance with Daktronics safety policy and OSHA standards, including applicable safety glasses, safety shoes or boots, hearing protection, and electrostatic-discharge clothing.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish is required.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

  • Become knowledgeable about Daktronics products, systems, processes, and material flow.
  • Lead and supervise the Inventory and Shipping teams.
  • Hire, train, and develop employees.
  • Promote teamwork through effective communication with employees and internal customers.
  • Oversee purchasing processes to ensure integrity, accuracy, and scheduling requirements are met.
  • Use Glovia and available resources to ensure only necessary parts are purchased and arrive at the facility when Production requires them.
  • Support escalated situations, assist with resolution, and help identify root causes.
  • Perform material-related activities as needed to maintain continuity of Production operations.
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools to drive continuous team improvement, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
  • Maintain strong working relationships and promote teamwork with suppliers and other plant personnel.
  • Ensure safe and responsible work practices.
  • Follow and enforce company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as needed to meet customer expectations.
  • Plan and maintain daily interactions with direct reports, establish clear performance expectations, and reinforce desired behaviors.
  • Provide regular and timely performance feedback to direct reports.
  • Conduct timely and objective performance evaluations in accordance with Performance Development Cycle standards.
  • Create and facilitate individual development plans for each direct report using Skills Matrices, Job Instructions, and other established training resources.
  • Facilitate and promote employee mobility within and outside the home plant to support stable employment.
  • Participate in collaborative interviews and select candidates with potential to meet or exceed performance standards.
  • Work with the Manager and Human Resources to determine staffing levels for current and forecasted demand and identify productivity improvements.
  • Conduct daily safety audits, address identified risks through problem-solving, and participate in monthly safety meetings and audits.
  • Supervise employees and processes within the Inventory and Material Receiving teams.
  • Receive parts, enter them into inventory, store them accurately and safely in the warehouse, complete required transactions, and perform regular cycle counts with corresponding reporting and adjustments.
  • Pick and deliver materials based on work orders, shipping requests, transfer orders, Kanban replenishment, and other requirements; prepare material kits for Production and complete required transactions.
  • Handle additional requests, transactions, and material movements to meet customer demand.
  • Develop daily work plans with the team and line leaders, defining activities, staffing levels, assignments, and hourly and daily goals to meet customer demand.
  • Learn and maintain stable work processes by occasionally performing each task and regularly observing and auditing every process.
  • Perform Leader Standard Work activities in the Lean Management System, including leading and participating in Tier Meetings, monitoring work through visual controls, and auditing standardized work processes for operators, team leaders, and line leaders.
  • Respond promptly to escalated situations by providing instructions, taking actions to resolve issues, or requesting support for effective Inventory operations.
  • Make decisions based on internal and external customer needs and value, and the overall cost impact to the company.
  • Perform value-added activities as needed to meet customer demand.
  • Lead and actively participate in Daily Problem Solving activities and Two Second Lean initiatives.
  • Lead or actively participate in larger-scale improvement projects within areas of responsibility.
  • Drive changes to eliminate waste and support continuous improvement within areas of responsibility.
  • Communicate and promote changes and their importance to build consensus among the team and internal stakeholders.
  • Develop direct reports into effective problem solvers and foster daily problem-solving.
  • Foster an environment that promotes and reinforces teamwork.
  • Build positive, professional relationships based on mutual respect and trust with direct reports, colleagues, and other employees.
  • Represent Daktronics and demonstrate expected high-performance leader and team-member behaviors through personal example, positively influencing the company culture and success.

Desired Qualifications

  • Education in Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field is preferred.

About the Company

Daktronics

Sells LED displays and related services

Daktronics designs, sells, and services electronic scoreboards and digital display systems, including LED video displays and digital billboards for sports venues, shopping malls, transportation agencies, healthcare facilities, and other customers in the UK and worldwide. Its products are customized for each client and supported by services from creative design and event production to sports marketing, installation, and ongoing operation. The company differentiates itself through tailored, end-to-end solutions and strong local service (notably in the UK), financing options, and a software platform called Venus Control Suite that lets customers manage and control their displays. Its goal is to help clients engage audiences and maximize the return on their digital display investments by providing high-quality products, comprehensive support, and efficient management tools.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Brookings, SD
Founded
1968

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