Materials Management Supervisor

Costa Farms - Come Grow With Us!; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Costa Farms - Come Grow With Us! is seeking a Materials Management Supervisor to lead warehouse control processes including receiving, dispensation, transfers, inventory adjustments, cycle counts, and returns, while focusing on efficiency and cost reduction.

The role emphasizes developing and optimizing SOPs, driving continuous improvement, and owning projects from start to finish with strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving skills for efficiency improvements.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Effective communication and teamwork across departments.
• Detail-oriented mindset ensuring accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient warehousing systems to reduce costs while maintaining high standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing layouts, locations, material consumption, and validation processes.
• Lead processes, redefine procedures, and develop innovative solutions for future needs.
• Own projects from conception to completion and ensure successful implementation.
• Design, implement, and develop procedures to boost productivity and efficiency in warehouse ops.
• Track and analyze KPIs to identify improvements and monitor upgrade effectiveness.
• Demonstrate motivation and opportunities for team and personal growth.
• Update and maintain SOP Directory and work instructions.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and resilience across the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

The Materials Management Supervisor plays a vital role in developing and optimizing control processes within our warehouse operations, including receiving, dispensation, transfers, inventory adjustment, returned inventory, and cycle counts.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement efficient warehousing systems, with a focus on reducing costs while maintaining high standards of warehouse operations.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging cross-functional skill sets, including optimizing warehouse layouts, pallet locations, material consumption, and validation processes.


• Serve as a process leader, redefining existing processes to stay ahead of constant changes and developing innovative solutions for future needs.


• Take ownership of process development projects from start to finish, ensuring successful implementation and optimizing productivity.


• Design, implement, and develop procedures to enhance productivity and efficiency in warehouse operations.


• Track and analyze key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and monitor the effectiveness of process upgrades.


• Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation, continually seeking opportunities to improve both the team and personal skills.


• Maintain Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Directory and update work instructions.


• Embrace a culture of accountability, servant leadership, teamwork, and resilience, contributing to the growth of both personal lives and careers.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Availability for flexible schedule changes based on business needs (including but not limited to seasonal demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule, such as weekends, nights, and holidays.


• Perform additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3+ year(s) of experience in Warehouse or related fields.


• Bilingual fluent English and Spanish speaker.


• Forklift experience is preferred.


• Driver's license is required.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address operational inefficiencies.


• Project management, with the ability to manage projects from conception to completion.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling collaboration with cross-functional teams.


• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and quality.


• Adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a dynamic work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily outdoor working environment. The role may also occasionally require working outdoors in various weather conditions.

COMPETENCIES:

• Drives Results


• Optimizes Work Processes


• Resourcefulness


• Being Resilient