Materials Supervisor

Department Overview

The Materials and Distribution Operations Department is responsible for the management of warehouse operations and distribution for goods and services. We provide materials services that are valued by our company partners while continuing to focus on safety, customer satisfaction and cost management; approximately $800M of inventory. Warehouse Operations is responsible for the management of three materials distribution centers, the Port of Stockton Pipe Yard, Stockton pipe, valve, and fitting facility, and the oversight of our third party (S&S) Stockton pipe facility.

Position Summary

You will be working in the Fremont warehouse. The hours of the position are 3:30 PM- 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

You will be responsible for overseeing PG&E’s Warehouse Operations and Materials activities consisting of Inbound, Outbound, Internal, and Transportation functions. You will supervise assigned operations to meet or exceed client requirements while controlling costs, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and actively manage operations in accordance with PG&E’s corporate values. You will also safeguard company assets and ensure that all tasks are performed safely and responsibly.

Job Responsibilities

• Process Improvement: Engages in benchmarking activities and professional Supply Chain organizations to facilitate continuous improvements within the department. Establishes, documents and tracks performance metrics, including identifying process improvement opportunities. Determines ways to improve processes and continue cost savings within Materials Operations. Performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify the reasons for failures and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
• Relationship Building: Partners with internal clients on issue resolution. Leads or participates in special assignments, including implementing IT solutions and/or Transformation initiatives/pilots. Teams closely with Strategic Sourcing on managing vendor performance and improving forecasting accuracy. Partners and collaborates with internal clients and suppliers to execute integrated demand/supply plans. Develops and communicates business plans and strategies to all stakeholders.
• Safety: Takes personal responsibility to maintain a safe work environment by aiding and encouraging others to act safely. Integrates safety into work processes and measures results. Communicates and trains employees for Facility Emergency Evacuation Plan (FEEP) and Spill Prevention Counter Containment (SPCC). Actively participates on Safety Team.
• Supervise, coach, manage performance, and mentor a staff. Develop and train employees on Supply Chain best practices. Monitor productivity and costs and take corrective action when necessary.
• Technical & Financial: Manages and monitors budget process. Operates within PCC budget by implementing efficiencies to achieve target reductions. Works with the Business Processes & Quality Assurance group in creating and maintaining policies, procedures, and adequate internal controls.
• Transportation: Manage the overall logistics and transportation operations for materials movement associated with PG&E’s Fremont Distribution Center. Includes assigning delivery routes, managing staff of Lead Drivers, ensuring compliance, and resolving transportation-related issues.
• Warehouse Operations: Manages Facility, Personnel, Equipment, and Inventories to ensure that client requirements are met or exceeded. Maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements and ensures that facility and equipment are maintained in safe conditions. Analyzes processes to identify opportunities for improvements and develops/implements corrective action plans.

Qualifications

• High School or GED-Diploma
• 4 years of supply chain experience such as in warehousing, planning, purchasing, or inventory management and/or as a supervisor in any industry

• Experience in a position responsible for directing employees such as drivers and materials handlers.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems (Preferred: SAP).
• Knowledge of process improvement disciplines (TQM, Lean, LSS).