Materials Operations Lead: Inventory, Shipping & Kitting

American Housing; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Equity participation

Job summary

The American Housing Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking a Materials Management Supervisor to lead shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling on the production floor. You will translate production plans into disciplined material execution, maintain inventory integrity, coach frontline teams, and coordinate with Planning, Production, Quality, and Transportation to prevent disruptions.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in materials management, supply chain, warehousing, logistics, or manufacturing operations
• Minimum of 3 years leading a team of 15+ employees, 2 years in an exempt role, and at least 1 year in a non-exempt role in a high volume, complex production environment
• Experience managing shipping, receiving, inventory control, kitting, or material flow within a high volume production or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of inventory controls, material handling, work order execution, and production support
• Demonstrated ability to lead frontline teams, establish clear operating standards, and hold teams accountable for performance
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
• Working knowledge of transportation requirements under 49 CFR and IATA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP, warehouse management, or inventory management systems is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Management teams, including workload allocation, staffing, scheduling, and performance management
• Own the end-to-end flow of materials through receiving, inspection, storage, picking, kitting, line-side delivery, staging, and outbound shipment
• Translate production schedules and work orders into clear material priorities, ensuring kits are complete and delivered in accordance with production requirements
• Establish and maintain inventory controls, including transaction discipline, stock locations, cycle counting, discrepancy resolution, and appropriate stocking levels
• Monitor material availability, identify shortages or constraints early, and coordinate corrective actions with Planning, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Transportation
• Develop and maintain operating metrics for inventory accuracy, kit completeness, receiving and shipping performance, material availability, safety, and team productivity
• Evaluate and implement appropriate transportation, logistics, inventory, and kitting strategies as production requirements evolve
• Ensure materials transactions and work order activity are recorded accurately and promptly in company systems
• Resolve issues related to damaged, missing, late, nonconforming, or incorrectly distributed materials
• Approve timecards, manage team schedules, conduct performance reviews, and provide ongoing coaching, training, and development to direct reports
• Build standard operating procedures, standard work, and management systems that improve safety, accuracy, efficiency, and accountability
• Conduct regular safety walkthroughs, address identified hazards, support area audits, and ensure compliance with applicable safety and transportation requirements
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient work areas through continuous improvement and thoughtful workspace design
• Foster a high-accountability operating culture in which ideas are evaluated rigorously and implemented when they improve safety, quality, cost, or delivery

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Inventory controls

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Communication

ERP/WMS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Inventory management systems

Job description

The American Housing Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking a Materials Management Supervisor to lead shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling on the production floor. You will translate production plans into disciplined material execution, maintain inventory integrity, coach frontline teams, and coordinate with Planning, Production, Quality, and Transportation to prevent disruptions.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and a