Materials Management Supervisor - Supply Chain

Navistar; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential 10% on Night Shift

Job summary

International Motors, LLC d/b/a International Motors USA in San Antonio is seeking a Materials Management Supervisor to lead the kitting and conveyance teams and ensure production goals are met. The role includes developing schedules, staffing, and implementing process improvements for a growing operation.

The position starts on Day Shift with a planned transition to Night Shift by mid-2027; Night shift carries a 10% differential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of materials management or supply chain experience required.
• Master's degree with 1 year of materials management or supply chain experience acceptable.
• At least 5 years of materials management or supply chain experience considered equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team to support daily production needs in kitting and/or conveyance areas.
• Maintain and audit accurate inventory.
• Develop and encourage team growth and career advancement.
• Demonstrate problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective action to prevent interruptions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems.
• Assist with inventory control system establishment and maintenance.
• Allocate staffing and coverage to foresee production issues and minimize downtime.
• Drive safety improvements and foster a strong safety culture in Supply Chain.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication with Assembly, Quality, Engineering, and other production departments.
• Develop 5’s schedules and maintain 5’s in assigned stations.
• Plan overtime based on tasks and production needs.
• Troubleshoot daily operational deviations.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Projects & Activities

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

ERP Knowledge

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' materials management or supply chain experience

Master's degree with 1+ year materials management or supply chain experience

5+ years materials management or supply chain experience

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

International is hiring a Materials Management Supervisor in San Antonio!

The Materials Management Supervisor role directs the development and implementation of activities in production areas to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for kitting and/or conveyance. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

As International Motors continues to grow in San Antonio, we are expanding our production operations with the introduction of a night production shift. The night shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM, with production planned to begin in early 2027.

This position will initially work DayShift and be required to transition to NightShift as the operation ramps up in mid-2027.

Day Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM–4:00 PM.

Night Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 PM–4:00 AM.

This is a salaried position supporting a manufacturing operation. While the primary schedule aligns with the designated production shift, employees are expected to provide operational support as needed to meet business objectives. This may require working outside normal production hours, including extended shifts, production startup activities, recovery efforts, and occasional weekend support based on operational requirements.

Shift Differential: 10% differential upon transitioning to Night Shift work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team to provide support in daily production needs, focused on kitting and/or conveyance areas.
• Maintain and audit accurate inventory.
• Develop and encourage the team in growing within their career.
• Demonstrate problem solving resolution, root cause analysis and corrective action to resolve and prevent production interruptions.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems.
• May assist with the establishment and maintenance of inventory control system.
• Develops and evaluates personnel to ensure efficiency of operation functions.
• Allocates staffing and coverage, foresee production issues and diminish downtime.
• Drive Safety improvements, behaviors and strong culture of safety in Supply Chain.
• Communicate across multiple functions including General Assembly, Quality, Engineering and other production departments in manufacturing plant to ensure production goals are met.
• Develops 5’s schedules and maintains 5’s in assigned stations.
• Plan and schedule overtime based off of tasks and production needs.
• Troubleshoot daily operational deviations.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Projects & Activities

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of materials management or supply chain experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 1 year of materials management or supply chain experience

OR

• At least 5 years of materials management or supply chain experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Computer Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and reporting tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, and Teams
• Analytical Skills – Critical thinking capability, ability to compare, contrast and quantify, and keen attention to detail, with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily business requirements
• Firm understanding of manufacturing processes
• Takes initiative, embraces challenge/change Projects self-confidence, communicates effectively at all levels
• Coach, train and lead new processes
• Flexible in working overtime to complete daily tasks and support production needs
• ERP Experience
• Ability to set priorities, multitask and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work effectively with teams to deliver results
• Attention to detail, willingness to achieve high standards and continuously improve

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus,TRATONSE is the parent and holding company of theTRATONGROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today,few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visitInternational.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

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