Materials Flow Lead | Inventory & Kitting

MKS Inc.; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. seeks a Materials Supervisor to lead inbound and internal material flow across the warehouse, reporting to the Sr. Materials Supervisor.

You will oversee receiving, kitting, inventory operations, and inventory control to ensure materials are available for production and customer needs. Collaborate with Planning, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to maintain accuracy, execute standard work, and drive improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Experience leading or supervising teams in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of receiving, inventory control, and kitting processes.
• Experience working with an ERP/MRP system (Oracle preferred).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead inbound warehouse and material flow operations across receiving and kitting.
• Ensure accurate and timely material receipt, transactions, and availability.
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, issue resolution, and corrective actions.
• Establish and enforce standard work, safety practices, and warehouse procedures.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Planning, Production, Quality, and Procurement.
• Coach and develop team members to drive performance and accountability.
• Monitor performance using KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Escalate operational risks and support resolution with leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Receiving & kitting

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

MKS Inc. seeks a Materials Supervisor to lead inbound and internal material flow across the warehouse, reporting to the Sr. Materials Supervisor.

You will oversee receiving, kitting, inventory operations, and inventory control to ensure materials are available for production and customer needs. Collaborate with Planning, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to maintain accuracy, execute standard work, and drive improvement.