Material Control Supervisor

Simplex Inc; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplex Inc is seeking a Material Control Supervisor to lead material flow, accuracy, availability, and control to support production. This hands-on leadership role requires collaboration with Planning, Purchasing, Production, and Quality to resolve shortages and ensure on-time delivery.

The supervisor will implement and improve material control procedures, maintain inventory accuracy in Epicor, coordinate movements to the floor, train staff, and uphold safety and company policies on the job

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in supply chain preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of material control, inventory control, warehouse, or related manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing or material-handling environment.
• ERP/MRP experience required; Epicor experience strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience required; certification preferred or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials are identified, staged, and delivered to the production floor on time to support the production schedule.
• Monitor material availability and resolve shortages before they affect scheduled work by coordinating with Planning, Purchasing, and Production.
• Research recurring shortages and discrepancies; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate material locations, quantities, and transactions in Epicor and other tools.
• Oversee cycle counts, discrepancy research, and inventory adjustments.
• Coordinate movement and control of materials between storage, staging, kitting, and production areas.
• Establish clear material control processes for kitting, staging, returns, WIP, and reconciliation.
• Communicate changes, risks, and constraints to relevant teams; align with production schedule.

Skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Description

The Material Control Supervisor will lead the flow, accuracy, availability, and control of materials supporting production. This position will implement and improve material control procedures, maintain inventory accuracy, coordinate material movement to the production floor, resolve shortages and discrepancies, and train employees. Supervisors at Simplex are considered "working supervisors". This is a working leadership position rather than a position that functions strictly from an office. It is expected that the Supervisor will frequently work alongside other members of the department on the same tasks.

• Ensure materials are identified, staged, and delivered to the production floor on time to support the production schedule
• Monitor material availability and work with Planning, Purchasing, Production, and other departments to resolve shortages before they affect scheduled work
• Research recurring part shortages, inventory discrepancies, incorrect material issues, and other material flow concerns; identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate material locations, quantities, transactions, and status in Epicor and other organizational tools
• Oversee inventory control activities, including cycle counts, discrepancy research, inventory adjustments, and follow-up actions
• Coordinate the movement and control of materials between designated storage, staging, kitting, and production areas
• Establish and maintain clear material control processes for kitting, staging, material returns, unused components, work-in-process, and completed job reconciliation
• Review material priorities against the production schedule and communicate changes, risks, and constraints to the appropriate teams
• Partner closely with the Quality Manager to maintain and improve material handling, identification, traceability, and nonconforming material processes as the organization grows and develops
• Support proper identification, segregation, documentation, and disposition of damaged or nonconforming materials in coordination with Quality and Purchasing
• Train, coach, motivate, and lead Material Control employees; set clear expectations and follow up on performance and process compliance
• Promote continuous improvement, organization, accountability, and consistent execution throughout material control activities
• Must comply personally and lead others to abide by all safety and company policy requirements; a thorough understanding of Simplex policies and procedures is expected
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly material control, staging, and work areas in coordination with the Management Team
• Must ensure that the treatment of all members within the department is fair, equitable, and respectful, allowing no room for discrimination of any kind and remaining consistent with company policies and applicable laws
• Must adhere to all Simplex policies and be dedicated to being on the job whenever the crew is scheduled to be working

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or technical training in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or business preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of material control, inventory control, warehouse, production support, or related manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory, lead, or demonstrated team-leadership experience in a manufacturing or material-handling environment.
• Demonstrated experience with inventory accuracy, cycle counting, material transactions, location control, shortage resolution, kitting, staging, and material movement.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system required; Epicor experience strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience required; current certification preferred, or ability to successfully complete company forklift training/certification.
• Problem solving skills and ability to work effectively under deadlines
• Ability to work and communicate across various departments and positions within the organization
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats
• Must be able to communicate (read, write and speak) the English language clearly

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform the duties required to produce work in the department, typically this includes the ability to lift and move objects up to 30 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times. Must be able to stand, bend or work in various positions.

Benefits:

Simplex provides eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; paid time off; paid holidays; and wellness benefits.