Material & Warehouse Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Med-National Staffing Inc.; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 108,877 - 163,316; Full time

Job summary

Med-National Staffing Inc. seeks a Material & Warehouse Supervisor - Crew B (2nd Shift) to lead warehouse operations, supervise material handling personnel, and ensure safe, efficient daily activities aligned with production goals.

You will manage inventory accuracy with cycle counts and ERP/MRP tools, coordinate replenishment and lead-time planning with procurement and logistics, and drive Lean initiatives (JIT, Kanban) to reduce shortages and bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience, or Master's with 6+ years, or PhD with 3 years.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership in warehouse management, materials supervision, logistics, or supply chain operations in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience supervising hourly warehouse and material handling personnel.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, material planning, and supply chain processes.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Knowledge of Lean principles, including JIT, Kanban, pull systems, and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, communication, and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse and material handling personnel to ensure safe, efficient daily operations.
• Manage material flow and inventory control to support production while minimizing excess inventory.
• Train, coach, and develop hourly team members to maintain a high-performing workforce.
• Conduct cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate replenishment schedules, purchase orders, and lead-time management with procurement.
• Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize inbound/outbound material movements.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to monitor inventory levels, consumption, forecasts, and replenishment needs.
• Implement Lean initiatives including JIT, Kanban, and pull systems.
• Identify and resolve shortages, bottlenecks, and disruptions impacting production.
• Lead workforce planning and shift scheduling to align staffing with production demands.
• Monitor performance and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement for warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

ERP/MRP knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience

Master's degree with 6+ years experience

PhD with 3+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Material & Warehouse Supervisor -Crew B (2nd Shift) Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Position Overview

What You'll Do

• Supervise warehouse and material handling personnel, ensuring safe and efficient execution of daily operations.
• Manage material flow and inventory control processes to support production requirements while minimizing excess inventory.
• Train, coach, and develop hourly team members to maintain a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Conduct cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Partner with procurement and suppliers to coordinate replenishment schedules, purchase orders, and lead-time management.
• Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize inbound and outbound material movements and transportation activities.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to monitor inventory levels, material consumption, forecasts, and replenishment needs.
• Implement and support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, and pull-system methodologies.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, warehouse bottlenecks, and supply chain disruptions impacting production.
• Ensure adherence to warehouse safety protocols, material storage standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead workforce planning and shift scheduling activities to align staffing with production demands.
• Monitor employee performance, provide ongoing coaching, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and material handling processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or Master's degree and 6 years of related experience; or PhD and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in warehouse management, materials supervision, logistics, or supply chain operations within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience supervising hourly warehouse and material handling personnel.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, material planning, and supply chain processes.
• Hands-on experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Experience tracking material availability, inventory levels, and replenishment strategies through ERP/MRP systems.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, including JIT, Kanban, pull systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, communication, and team leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume automotive manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of warehouse performance metrics, inventory accuracy programs, and materials forecasting.
• Experience leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Understanding of production planning and material scheduling processes.

Compensation

The expected annual base salary range for this position is $108,877 - $163,316