Automotive Materials Supervisor: Sequencing & Inventory Lead

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Mertztown (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westport Axle, a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., seeks a Materials Supervisor to lead material planning, inventory control, receiving, sequencing, and shipping in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. You will drive material availability, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the operation.

Lead a team of Material Coordinators, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Customer teams. 2nd shift: Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12:30am.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in materials, warehousing, logistics, inventory control, or automotive operations.
• Experience with inventory management, material planning, receiving, shipping, or production operations.
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.
• Experience with automotive sequencing operations is preferred.
• Familiarity with Ford systems such as DDL, MPR, InSeries, or similar automotive platforms is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Material Coordinators supporting receiving, sequencing, inventory control, and shipping operations.
• Monitor customer releases, supplier schedules, and inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, replenishment, discrepancy resolution, and reporting.
• Support material flow throughout the facility while balancing customer service, inventory, and cost objectives.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Customer teams to resolve material concerns and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct employee training, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor KPIs and implement process improvements to improve efficiency, inventory accuracy, and overall operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and environmental management systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory control

Material planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Ford systems (DDL/MPR/InSeries)

Job description

Westport Axle, a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., seeks a Materials Supervisor to lead material planning, inventory control, receiving, sequencing, and shipping in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. You will drive material availability, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the operation.

Lead a team of Material Coordinators, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Customer teams. 2nd shift: Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12:30am.