Materials & Inventory Supervisor — Lean & CPI

Australian Blue Bird Brand Pty Ltd; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

401k matching

Job summary

Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley, GA, is seeking a Materials Supervisor to manage daily operations of the materials department. You will lead a team of materials handlers, ensure efficient procurement, storage, and distribution, and align with safety standards to optimize flow and reduce costs.

The role interfaces with purchasing, production, and quality control to maintain material availability and accuracy. Strong CPI practices and inventory software experience are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; supervisory experience in an operational setting (3+ years).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the materials team, including scheduling and performance management.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels with timely replenishment.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, and quality control to ensure material availability.
• Implement and maintain inventory management processes to improve efficiency.
• Conduct regular inventory audits for policy compliance.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols for a safe work environment.
• Analyze material usage to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Prepare reports on material status and department performance for senior management.

Skills

CPI (Continuous Process Improvement)

Inventory management

Coordination & leadership

Problem solving

MS Office

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Inventory management software (ISO 9000)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley, GA, is seeking a Materials Supervisor to manage daily operations of the materials department. You will lead a team of materials handlers, ensure efficient procurement, storage, and distribution, and align with safety standards to optimize flow and reduce costs.

The role interfaces with purchasing, production, and quality control to maintain material availability and accuracy. Strong CPI practices and inventory software experience are valued.