Supervisor Materials – MTA

Playing a vital role in the economy of New York State and Connecticut, Metro-North Railroad, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), is the busiest commuter railroad in the nation with an annual ridership of over 82 million. A dynamic organization with a strong focus on customer service, safety, and new technologies, Metro-North employs approximately 5,900 people. Operating out of its home base in New York City’s historic Grand Central Terminal, the railroad’s three lines serve 120 stations in seven counties in New York and two counties in Connecticut. In 2011, Metro-North received the prestigious International Brunel Award for Overall Excellence in Railroad Design, recognizing its continuing work as a more efficient operation, its commitment to sustainability, and its focus on providing excellent customer service. Metro-North was the first American railroad to win this coveted award in its 26-year history. The competition is open to all passenger and freight railroads in the world. Metro-North has a reputation for rewarding employee resourcefulness and innovation, and offers excellent job opportunities in a challenging and diverse environment.

Position Objective
This position is responsible for assisting storeroom management in supervising the activities of Storeroom personnel in support of Metro-North Railroads Operating Departments.  Activities will include supervising the receipting, storage, security and issuance of materials and supplies, ensuring maximum availability and accountability.

Responsibilities
•    Assist storeroom management in the day-to-day activities in support of operations.  Daily communication with User departments and staff to ensure material availability.
•    Assists in resolving issues that might arise between user departments concerning material forecasts; potential overages and shortages; coordinates with Planning Staff on actions necessary.   
•    Assists Manager in developing systems and controls to monitor inventory distribution trends along with ways to improve efficiencies of workforce.
•    Monitors operating budgets for storeroom within department objectives.
•    Monitors and directs the work assignments and schedules for workforce under his/her jurisdiction.
•    Collaborates with management on employee safety programs, monitors safe work practices and ensures a safe work environment for employees.
    
Required Qualifications
•    Must be flexible to work at various storeroom locations as assigned
•    Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment
•    Must have the ability to analyze problems and take corrective action
•    Must be an effective communicator possessing good oral and written skills
•    Must have demonstrated good planning and organizational skills
•    Good leadership skills capable of supervising a diverse agreement workforce
•    Knowledge of safe work practices as they relate to a warehouse environment
•    Knowledge of MS Office Suite and/or comparable PC applications
•    Knowledge of automated inventory/warehouse management systems
•    Must have Valid Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications
•    Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements
•    Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials/Supply Chain module
    
Required Education/Experience
•    Associates Degree in business, transportation, engineering or related field.  Demonstrated equivalent experience, education and/or technical credentials may be considered in lieu of degree.
•    Minimum Two (2) years experience in a computerized material management environment, specifically material planning and/or warehousing.
•    Minimum 6 months experience supervising a support staff
    
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a safety sensitive position and subject to toxicological testing.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

TO APPLY & SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please visit us at http://www.mta.info/mta/employment/

All Applicants must apply online to be considered.  Metro-North no longer accepts hard copies of resumes.

MTA Metro-North Railroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer.