Materials Lead

Resurgent Industries; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Resurgent Industries is seeking a Materials Lead to oversee the movement, storage, and shipment of raw materials and finished goods in a textile mill. You will build a high-performance team, maintain inventory integrity, and ensure timely production and customer delivery through disciplined inventory control and logistics coordination.

The role emphasizes material flow, accurate receiving, finished goods management, and adherence to safety and 5S standards in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or relevant technical training preferred.
• 1-4 years of experience in warehouse, inventory control, materials handling, or logistics (textile/manufacturing preferred).
• Entry-level candidates with strong organizational skills and willingness to learn will be considered.
• Solid understanding of inventory control principles and material flow in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack) with certification or ability to obtain.
• Comfortable using ERP/inventory software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute internal movement of raw materials and inventory between receiving, storage, production, and shipping.
• Verify quantities, quality, and documentation to support production schedules.
• Maintain material identification, labeling, and traceability throughout the mill.
• Manage finished yarn and fabric inventory, cycle counting, and FIFO as applicable.
• Prepare finished goods for shipment and coordinate loading and dispatch of outbound shipments.
• Maintain ERP/inventory system records and ensure safety and 5S standards.

Skills

Inventory control

Material handling

Warehouse operations

ERP software

Attention to detail

Communication

Team leadership

Forklift operation

Logistics coordination

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Who We Are

We are a venture-backed manufacturing startup building the most advanced automated production facilities in the United States. We are on a mission to make American manufacturing economically viable through intelligent machinery, automation, and a relentless focus on execution. We are early, we are moving fast, and we are looking for exceptional people who want to build something that matters.

Role Title: Materials Lead

Location: Leander, TX, On-site

Shift: 1st shift, Full-time

Role Summary

We are seeking a motivated Materials Lead to join our production team. The Materials Lead is responsible for the accurate and efficient movement, tracking, receiving, storage, and shipment of raw materials and finished goods in a yarn and fabric textile mill.

This role ensures smooth material flow across the facility, maintains inventory integrity, and supports production and customer delivery schedules through disciplined inventory control and logistics coordination. The Materials Lead will be responsible for building a high-performance team to scale with the rising demands of production.

Responsibilities

Material Flow & Movement

• Coordinate and execute the internal movement of raw materials (fibers, yarns, fabrics, packaging) and inventory items between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas.

• Ensure timely and accurate transfer of materials to support production schedules while minimizing handling damage and downtime.

• Maintain clear material identification, labeling, and traceability throughout the mill.

Raw Material Receiving

• Receive incoming raw materials (cotton, synthetic fibers, yarns, packaging, etc.).

• Verify quantities, quality, and documentation against purchase orders and packing lists.

• Perform visual inspections and coordinate with Quality Assurance and Purchasing for non-conforming materials.

• Accurately update inventory systems upon receipt and direct materials to appropriate storage locations.

Finished Goods Inventory

• Manage finished yarn and fabric inventory, including put-away, location tracking, cycle counting, and stock rotation (FIFO as applicable).

• Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile variances with system records.

• Monitor stock levels, report low-stock or excess situations, and support inventory accuracy goals.

• Ensure proper storage conditions to protect yarn and fabric quality (humidity, cleanliness, handling practices).

Material Shipments

• Prepare finished goods for shipment according to customer orders and shipping schedules.

• Verify order accuracy (quantity, quality, packaging, labeling, documentation).

• Coordinate loading, staging, and dispatch of outbound shipments (truck, container, etc.).

• Generate and maintain shipping documents (packing lists, bills of lading, invoices, certificates of origin as required).

• Track outbound shipments and resolve any delivery or documentation issues in coordination with Logistics and Customer Service.

Additional Duties

• Maintain accurate records in the mills's ERP / inventory management system.

• Follow all safety, quality, and 5S housekeeping standards in warehouse and material handling areas.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to material flow, inventory accuracy, and warehouse efficiency.

• Assist with special projects, audits, cycle counts and inventory as needed.

• Communicate effectively with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Planning, and Logistics teams.

• Build and develop a team of Material Specialists as the production demands scale.

Basic Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or relevant technical training preferred.

• 1-4 years of experience in warehouse, inventory control, materials handling, or logistics (textile, manufacturing, or related industry preferred).

• Entry-level candidates with strong organizational skills and willingness to learn will be considered.

• Solid understanding of inventory control principles and material flow in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.) — certification preferred or ability to obtain.

• Comfortable using ERP/inventory software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and organizational skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and handle physical aspects of material handling (lifting, standing, walking).

• Basic knowledge of textile materials (yarns, fabrics) is an advantage.

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• Ability to lift up to 25-50 lbs. regularly.

• Work in warehouse and production-adjacent environments that may include varying temperatures, dust, and noise.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a yarn spinning, weaving, knitting, or fabric manufacturing.

• Forklift certification.

• Familiarity with quality systems and traceability requirements.

• Experience with cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.