Materials Warehouse Superintend

Description

The Materials & Warehouse Superintendent oversees all warehouse, materials handling, inventory control, and inbound/outbound logistics operations. This role ensures the efficient flow, storage, and distribution of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production schedules and customer requirements. The Superintendent leads warehouse supervisors, material handlers, and logistics personnel while driving safety, accuracy, and operational excellence.

• On-time delivery
• Ensure accurate and timely flow of materials to production lines.
• Conduct safety training, equipment certifications, and incident investigations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant warehouse through 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages, overstock, and material obsolescence.
• Prepare and present performance reports to plant and supply chain leadership.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and root cause analysis of variances.
• Oversee the safe and efficient use of forklifts, trucks, and material-handling equipment.
• Implement warehouse technology improvements (scanners, automation, WMS upgrades).
• Create and manage staffing schedules to meet production and shipping demands.
• Direct daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, and shipping.
• Lead and manage multiple shifts, including supervisors, team leads, and material handlers.
• Develop, revise, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Coordinate with Purchasing on supplier issues, delivery timing, and material quality.
• Implement inventory control processes such as FIFO, Kanban, and replenishment systems.
• Conduct performance reviews and lead employee development plans.
• Identify opportunities to streamline warehouse operations and reduce waste.
• Enforce OSHA, environmental, and company safety regulations across warehouse operations.
• Lead Lean/CI initiatives such as 5S, standard work, Kaizen, and value stream mapping.
• Track shipments, resolve logistics disruptions, and oversee freight cost control.
• Manage inbound and outbound freight, including carrier scheduling and dock operations.

Requirements

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.
• 5+ years of warehouse, logistics, or materials management experience.
• Experience managing multiple shifts or large warehouse operations.
• Inventory accuracy
• 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse management systems (WMS/ERP).
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial operations.
• ERP/WMS Proficiency
• Forklift trainer or certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Track KPIs such as:
• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or related supply chain coursework.

Benefits

• Dock-to-stock time

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance