2nd Shift Materials & Warehouse Lead

Slate; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 123,339 - 185,009; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a highly organized Materials & Warehouse Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Warsaw, IN. The role oversees material flow, inventory management, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with extensive warehouse experience, plus hands-on ERP/MRP knowledge (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics). You will lead hourly staff, conduct inventories, coordinate with suppliers, and drive Lean/JIT improvements to support production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years related experience or equivalent.
• Automotive industry warehouse management experience preferred.
• Experience leading hourly material handling and warehouse personnel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse staff, including hourly material and warehouse team members.
• Manage material flow and inventory control, ensuring availability for production while minimizing excess.
• Train, mentor, and support hourly team members, fostering a productive and efficient work environment.
• Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams to manage purchase orders, replenishment schedules, and lead times.
• Optimize inbound and outbound shipments, collaborating with logistics teams.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to track material availability, consumption rates, and replenishment cycles.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles, including Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, and pull systems.
• Identify and resolve supply chain disruptions, material shortages, and warehouse inefficiencies.
• Ensure warehouse safety procedures, proper storage practices, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Lead shift scheduling and workforce planning to align resources with production demands.
• Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency and material handling operations.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

ERP/MRP experience

Lean & JIT knowledge

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years related experience

Tools

SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Slate is seeking a highly organized Materials & Warehouse Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Warsaw, IN. The role oversees material flow, inventory management, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with extensive warehouse experience, plus hands-on ERP/MRP knowledge (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics). You will lead hourly staff, conduct inventories, coordinate with suppliers, and drive Lean/JIT improvements to support production