Materials Handler Supervisor

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 87,500 - 131,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Irvine, CA is seeking a Materials Handler Supervisor to oversee daily material handling, inventory control, receiving, storage, and distribution in an aerospace manufacturing setting.

You will lead a team, ensure on-time delivery to production lines, coordinate with planning and quality, drive improvements, and maintain OSHA safety and traceability requirements. Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Costpoint is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3-7 years in materials management, warehouse operations, or logistics in manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience required.
• Aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or similar platforms.
• Forklift certification and material handling equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and 6S initiatives and manage training and record keeping.
• Supervise a team of material handlers, warehouse and logistics staff.
• Coordinate receipt, storage, movement, and distribution of materials.
• Ensure timely delivery to production lines to support schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and accuracy via cycle counts and audits.
• Use ERP/MRP to manage transactions and replenishment.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to resolve shortages.
• Enforce aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and workplace safety.
• Analyze workflows and drive continuous improvement to cut costs.
• Train and evaluate employees and maintain training materials.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues and variances.
• Prepare reports on inventory accuracy, productivity, and material flow.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Materials planning

Logistics coordination

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Communication

Quality traceability

Education

AS/BS in Supply Chain

Manufacturing or logistics

Tools

ERP/MRP (SAP)

ERP/MRP (Oracle)

ERP/MRP (Costpoint)

Forklift certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Materials Handler Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily material handling, inventory control, receiving, storage, and distribution activities within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures that materials and components are accurately received, stored, issued, and delivered to production areas in support of manufacturing schedules while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Safety and 6S initiatives to ensure compliance to all PCC safety standards; including but not limited to leading 6S audits, record management and training
• Supervise and lead a team of material handlers, warehouse personnel, and logistics staff; drive optimal performance from team to meet daily/weekly/monthly performance targets
• Coordinate the receipt, storage, movement, and distribution of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to production lines to support manufacturing schedules and customer commitments.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and audits.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage inventory transactions, material movements, and replenishment activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams to resolve material shortages and inventory discrepancies.
• Enforce aerospace quality standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and workplace safety regulations.
• Analyze workflow processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Train, coach, and evaluate employees on performance, safety procedures, and best practices; develop and maintain all training and work instructions.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues, shipping errors, inventory variances, and material handling concerns.
• Prepare reports and metrics related to inventory accuracy, productivity, and material flow performance.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3-7 years of experience in materials management, warehouse operations, or logistics within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience required.
• Aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or similar platforms.
• Forklift certification and material handling equipment experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Inventory control and warehouse operations
• Materials planning and logistics coordination
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and traceability requirements
• Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems proficiency

Benefits

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $87,500 to $131,300 USD. This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Security Statement

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.