Materials Supervisor

Description

The Materials Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the materials, inventory, and warehouse teams to ensure efficient flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the facility. This role ensures that production schedules are supported, inventory accuracy is maintained, and materials processes follow safety, quality, and compliance standards.

• Communicate real-time material status updates to production leadership.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and material-handling equipment.
• Prepare reports on inventory accuracy, cycle count results, and material performance metrics.
• Develop and update materials procedures, work instructions, and standard operating processes (SOPs).
• Collaborate with Production Planners to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Suppliers on delivery schedules and quality issues.
• Assign daily work tasks, set productivity goals, and monitor performance.
• Implement FIFO, Kanban, or other material flow systems as required.
• Ensure accurate cycle counts, physical inventory audits, and inventory reconciliation.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock conditions.
• Oversee the receiving, storage, staging, and issuing of materials to production.
• Address material shortages, discrepancies, and urgent material requests.
• Supervise, train, and coach material handlers, warehouse personnel, and inventory clerks.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, SMED, value stream mapping).
• Track inbound shipments and work with carriers to resolve delays.
• Maintain inventory accuracy within ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Manage dock scheduling and receiving workflow.
• Enforce company policies and safety procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to the production floor.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, adjustments, and material movements.

Requirements

• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or supply chain coursework.
• 3–5 years of experience in materials, inventory, supply chain, or warehouse operations.
• Lean/Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, food manufacturing, electronics, or similar industries.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management practices and ERP/MRP systems.
• Forklift certification.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance