Materials Flow Lead for Production & Launch

Voltava; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Voltava in Warren, MI is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead material flow, inventory control, shipping and receiving to support production.

The role collaborates with production, purchasing, tooling, suppliers, and logistics to ensure timely material availability, optimize inventory, and drive continuous improvement. A strong background in ERP/MRP and cross-functional leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials, inventory, logistics, shipping/receiving, or production control in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP, Kanban, Min/Max, or other material management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of material flow, inventory control, and plant layouts.
• Experience leading teams or coordinating cross-functional activities.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipping, receiving, and material handling activities to support safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material transactions using QAD and other ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor Min/Max, Kanban, and MRP systems to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Optimize inventory levels while reducing excess, obsolete, and end-of-life materials.
• Coordinate receiving, material returns, tooling shipments, and resolution of shipping or inventory discrepancies.
• Partner with suppliers, carriers, purchasing, tooling, and production teams to resolve material issues and maintain delivery schedules.
• Support new product launches through material planning, plant readiness, layouts, storage, and system implementation.
• Drive improvements in material flow, plant organization, 5S, inventory accuracy, and overall efficiency.
• Identify risks and opportunities, solve problems, and implement practical solutions.
• Promote a safe, organized, and customer-focused work environment.

Skills

Materials management

ERP/MRP

Kanban

Min/Max

Inventory control

Production control

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Excel

Problem solving

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

3+ years experience in Business, Materials Management or Supply Chain Mgt/Logistics

Tools

QAD MfgPro

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Voltava in Warren, MI is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead material flow, inventory control, shipping and receiving to support production.

The role collaborates with production, purchasing, tooling, suppliers, and logistics to ensure timely material availability, optimize inventory, and drive continuous improvement. A strong background in ERP/MRP and cross-functional leadership is essential.