Materials Flow Leader: Drive Inventory, Safety & Efficiency

Detroit Manufacturing Systems; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava seeks a Materials Supervisor to lead material flow within our manufacturing facility. You will oversee material handlers, ensure accurate inventory, and coordinate replenishment to keep production running smoothly.

Successful candidates will have manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and hands-on knowledge of ERP/WMS and RF scanning. A focus on safety and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, RF scanners, and inventory management systems.

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

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Excel

ERP/WMS/RF scanners

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

WMS systems

RF scanners

Inventory management software

Job description

Voltava seeks a Materials Supervisor to lead material flow within our manufacturing facility. You will oversee material handlers, ensure accurate inventory, and coordinate replenishment to keep production running smoothly.

Successful candidates will have manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and hands-on knowledge of ERP/WMS and RF scanning. A focus on safety and continuous improvement is essential.