3rd Shift Materials Supervisor: Inventory & Flow

Voltava; Arlington, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava is seeking a Materials Supervisor for the Arlington plant on 3rd shift to lead material flow, inventory control, and shipping/receiving so materials are available when needed to support production.

You will coordinate with suppliers, carriers, purchasing, tooling and production teams to resolve issues, drive 5S and process improvements, and support new product launches with plant readiness and system implementations.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials, inventory, logistics, shipping/receiving, or production control in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP, Kanban, Min/Max, or other material management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of material flow, inventory control, and plant layouts.
• Experience leading teams or coordinating cross-functional activities.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipping, receiving, and material handling to support safe, efficient operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material transactions using ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor Min/Max, Kanban, and MRP systems to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Optimize inventory levels while reducing excess, obsolete, and end-of-life materials.
• Coordinate receiving, material returns, tooling shipments, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Partner with suppliers, carriers, purchasing, tooling, and production teams to resolve material issues.
• Support new product launches through material planning, plant readiness, layouts, storage, and system implementation.
• Drive improvements in material flow, plant organization, 5S, inventory accuracy, and efficiency.
• Identify risks and opportunities, solve problems, and implement practical solutions.
• Promote a safe, organized, and customer-focused work environment.

Skills

Materials management

ERP/MRP

Kanban/Min-Max

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication & collaboration

Excel

Team leadership

Continuous improvement / 5S

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years experience in Materials/SCM

Tools

QAD MfgPro

GM MGO

Job description

Voltava is seeking a Materials Supervisor for the Arlington plant on 3rd shift to lead material flow, inventory control, and shipping/receiving so materials are available when needed to support production.

You will coordinate with suppliers, carriers, purchasing, tooling and production teams to resolve issues, drive 5S and process improvements, and support new product launches with plant readiness and system implementations.