Material Control Supervisor

Precision Optics Corporation; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Optics Corporation, located in Gardner, Massachusetts, seeks a Materials Control Supervisor to oversee packaging, labeling, and documentation of shipments within a GMP manufacturing setting. The role manages material flow, coordinates with Manufacturing Operations, and drives compliance and accountability across two shifts.

Candidates should have at least seven years in regulated manufacturing, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience with MRP/ERP systems,

Qualifications

• Seven years’ work experience in a regulated manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Storeroom operations and safeguards knowledge desirable.
• Experience with ISO 13485 FDA GMP quality systems.
• Experience using MRP/ERP software, preferably Acumatica.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory control functions including receipt, verification, and physical inventory across multiple stockrooms.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving, ensuring shipment method meets customer satisfaction and quality.
• Work with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting, preferably Acumatica.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure timely material readiness and work order closures.
• Lead a team of 3-5 Material Associates across several sites and coordinate with Procurement and Production.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree or high school diploma

Tools

Acumatica ERP

MRP software

Excel

Job description

Founded in 1982, Precision Optics Corporation (NASDAQ: POCI) develops and manufactures advanced optical and imaging solutions for the medical device, aerospace, and defense industries. Join a growing team where engineering, precision manufacturing, and innovation come together to solve complex challenges and create technologies that make an impact.

Position Overview:

The Materials Control Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations of a team responsible for packaging, labeling, and documenting product shipments, as well as managing the physical material flow with associated transactions within a GMP manufacturing environment.This position requires a high sense of urgency, strong accountability, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.The incumbent promotes a culture of compliance, collaboration and accountability.

• Oversee inventory control functions, including receipt, verification, physical inventory, for all stockrooms across multiple local manufacturing plants.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving of all products and materials, check that method of shipment meets customer satisfaction and ensure product quality.
• Experience working within an ERP/MRP system in a manufacturing environment, preferably Acumatica
• Proven experience in lot/serial number inventory control and work order driven manufacturing environments.
• Partner daily with Manufacturing Operations to help set priorities, manage constraints, and resolve execution issues.
• Support reporting and visibility related to material status, shortages, and schedule performance.
• Expedite materials to facilities and coordinate closely with Procurement, Inventory Control, and Production.
• Maintain accountability for inventory record accuracy, material readiness and work order closures.
• Keeps track of material shortages, work orders in staging and on the production floor to ensure timely material delivery and accuracy of on-hand inventory balances on a routine basis.
• Must have demonstrated experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as GMP, FDA, ISO, ITAR.
• Work closely with Accounting and Finance to resolve purchase price variance and material usage.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Leads and coaches a team of 3-5 Material Associates across several sites.
• Maintains security of stores and its contents supporting two shift operations.
• All other duties as directed by Manager

Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience

• Minimum seven years’ work experience in a regulated manufacturing/industrial environment
• Understanding of storeroom operations and safeguards desirable
• Good organizational skills
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office including familiarity with Excel
• Experience working with a Quality Management System; ISO 13485 FDA GMP
• Experience using MRP (Material Requirement Planning) Software, preferably Acumatica

Salary Level:

$70,000 - $80,000

Education Requirements:

Minimum associate’s degree is preferred or High School Diploma, or combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Will have supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

This job operates in manufacturing environments.

Physical surroundings:

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.PPE required when in controlled environment rooms.

Physical Effort:

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.Must be able to lift >25lbs.

Travel:

Having your own reliable transportation is required. This role is located in Gardner, MA with some weekly travel to Littleton, MA (1-2 days per week).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Precision Optics Corporation (POC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.