Material Coach

Lear Corporation; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Hammond, IN is seeking a Materials Supervisor to plan, schedule and manage the movement of materials from receiving to production.

You will oversee inbound/outbound logistics, maintain inventory accuracy, and support uninterrupted production. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel is preferred; 2–5 years automotive experience is required. This full-time role offers growth and teamwork within a global leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• 2-5 years of automotive experience as a Materials Supervisor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Proven communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage material flow, inventory accuracy, and production support activities.
• Review hi-lo checklists and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Ensure timely unloading of inbound materials.
• Maintain accurate part labels and storage locations.
• Monitor dock layout and organization.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics operations.
• Track inbound freight and ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and carriers.
• Verify inbound shipments and outbound trailer accuracy.
• Maintain receiving and shipping logs.
• Support uninterrupted production and customer requirements.
• Communicate shortages and safety stock requirements.
• Expedite materials to protect production schedules.
• Coordinate seat availability with production and quality teams.
• Support continuous finished goods flow.
• Oversee finished goods inventory and customer delivery performance.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and system integrity.
• Ensure customer inventory and float level requirements are met.
• Communicate with customer material and logistics teams.
• Report operational issues and delivery disruptions.
• Perform supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
• Complete daily Material Supervisor checklist.
• Prepare shipping documentation and Bills of Lading.
• Expedite customer repair orders.
• Perform assigned HR-related duties.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

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Job Description

Plans, schedules and manages the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production

• Develops raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and plans and manages material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production
• May use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
• May negotiate lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery
• May have responsibility for maintaining inventory control of equipment parts

Responsibilities

• Manage material flow, inventory accuracy, and production support activities.
  • Review hi-lo checklists and coordinate repairs as needed.
  • Ensure timely unloading of inbound materials.
  • Maintain accurate part labels and storage locations.
  • Monitor dock layout and organization.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics operations.
  • Track inbound freight and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and carriers.
  • Verify inbound shipments and outbound trailer accuracy.
  • Maintain receiving and shipping logs.
• Support uninterrupted production and customer requirements.
  • Communicate shortages and safety stock requirements.
  • Expedite materials to protect production schedules.
  • Coordinate seat availability with production and quality teams.
  • Support continuous finished goods flow.
• Oversee finished goods inventory and customer delivery performance.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy and system integrity.
  • Ensure customer inventory and float level requirements are met.
  • Communicate with customer material and logistics teams.
  • Report operational issues and delivery disruptions.
• Perform supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
  • Complete daily Material Supervisor checklist.
  • Prepare shipping documentation and Bills of Lading.
  • Expedite customer repair orders.
  • Perform assigned HR-related duties.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or a related field.

Experience Requirements

2-5 years of related automotive experience as a Materials Supervisor.

Proven communication and organizational skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft applications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Location Code: 0025

Nearest Major Market: Gary
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago