Automotive Materials & Warehouse Lead

Med-National Staffing Inc.; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Med-National Staffing Inc. is seeking a Materials & Warehouse Supervisor to oversee material flow, inventory, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting.

You will lead hourly staff, ensure timely material availability, and minimize supply disruptions in support of production schedules. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on supervision, and hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of related experience; Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience; PhD with 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in warehouse management, materials supervision, or supply chain operations within the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated experience supervising hourly warehouse and material handling employees.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling, inventory control, and production material flow.
• Hands-on experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Experience tracking, planning, and forecasting material availability to support manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, including JIT, Kanban, pull systems, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond quickly to changing production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly warehouse and material handling employees, ensuring proper material handling, storage, and stock movement.
• Train, mentor, coach, and support team members while maintaining a productive and accountable work environment.
• Manage material flow and inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess inventory.
• Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams regarding purchase orders, replenishment schedules, and material lead times.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments in partnership with logistics teams.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to monitor material availability, consumption, inventory levels, and replenishment requirements.
• Support Lean manufacturing practices, including Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, and pull systems.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, supply disruptions, inventory discrepancies, and warehouse inefficiencies.
• Lead shift scheduling and workforce planning to align staffing with production demands.
• Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on warehouse efficiency, material flow, inventory accuracy, and material handling operations.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

ERP/MRP knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Inventory control

Material planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Med-National Staffing Inc. is seeking a Materials & Warehouse Supervisor to oversee material flow, inventory, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting.

You will lead hourly staff, ensure timely material availability, and minimize supply disruptions in support of production schedules. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on supervision, and hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.