Materials Flow Lead: Lean Manufacturing & Inventory

Voltava; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava is seeking a Materials Supervisor in Michigan to lead material flow and warehouse activities, ensuring on-time delivery and safe operations. You will manage material handlers, drive inventory accuracy, and coordinate replenishment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with production, shipping, and quality teams to meet customer requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Knowledge of material handling, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, RF scanners, and inventory management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily material handling operations, including line feeding, inventory movements, and warehouse support activities.
• Lead and develop material handlers to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Ensure uninterrupted material flow to production areas to prevent downtime.
• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through proper scanning, transactions, and cycle count activities.
• Coordinate material replenishment using FIFO, Kanban, and other inventory control processes.
• Investigate and resolve material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and process issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies regarding powered industrial equipment.
• Track and report department KPIs, including inventory accuracy, forklift utilization, productivity, and material delivery performance.
• Support continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing waste and improving operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, shipping, receiving, quality, and supply chain teams to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Material handling

Inventory control

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

ERP/WMS

Excel

Safety/Quality

Education

Supply Chain

Logistics

Business Administration

Operations Management

Related field

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Voltava is seeking a Materials Supervisor in Michigan to lead material flow and warehouse activities, ensuring on-time delivery and safe operations. You will manage material handlers, drive inventory accuracy, and coordinate replenishment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with production, shipping, and quality teams to meet customer requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.