Material Supervisor

Lear Corporation; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Hammond, IN is seeking a Materials Supervisor to plan and manage the movement of materials from receiving to production, ensuring on-time delivery and inventory accuracy. You will coordinate inbound/outbound logistics, supervise daily activities, and collaborate with suppliers, production, and quality teams.

Bachelor's in supply chain and 2-5 years automotive experience required; proficiency with Word and Excel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and manage material movement from receiving to production.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and efficient warehouse operations.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, track deliveries and schedules.
• Prepare shipping documentation and Bills of Lading.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

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