Materials Supervisor
Voltava
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Job summary
Voltava is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead material flow, inventory control, and shipping/receiving, ensuring materials are ready for production. You will manage inventory accuracy, coordinate movements, and drive efficiency improvements across cross-functional teams.
The role supports plant readiness for new products, collaborates with suppliers and logistics, and emphasizes safety, organization, and a customer-focused environment on the 3rd shift.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in materials, inventory, logistics, or production control.
- Experience with ERP/MRP, Kanban, Min/Max, or similar material management systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of prioritizing multiple projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead shipping, receiving, and material handling activities to support safe and efficient operations.
- Maintain accurate inventory and material transactions using QAD and other ERP/MRP systems.
- Monitor Min/Max, Kanban, and MRP systems to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Optimize inventory levels while reducing excess, obsolete, and end-of-life materials.
- Coordinate receiving, material returns, tooling shipments, and resolution of shipping or inventory discrepancies.
- Partner with suppliers, carriers, purchasing, tooling, and production teams to resolve material issues and maintain delivery schedules.
- Support new product launches through material planning, plant readiness, layouts, storage, and system implementation.
- Drive improvements in material flow, plant organization, 5S, inventory accuracy, and overall efficiency.
- Identify risks and opportunities, solve problems, and implement practical solutions.
- Promote a safe, organized, and customer-focused work environment.
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Job description
At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.
At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.
The Materials Supervisor is responsible for leading material flow, inventory control, shipping and receiving activities to ensure materials are available when and where they are needed to support production. This role maintains accurate inventory levels, coordinates material movement, supports supplier and logistics activities, and drives improvements that optimize efficiency, reduce excess inventory, and prevent production disruptions.
The Materials Supervisor also plays a key role in new product launches by supporting plant readiness, material systems, floor layouts, and the implementation of processes needed for a successful launch. This position works closely with production, purchasing, tooling, suppliers, logistics, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and achieve company and customer goals.
- Lead shipping, receiving, and material handling activities to support safe and efficient operations.
- Maintain accurate inventory and material transactions using QAD and other ERP/MRP systems.
- Monitor Min/Max, Kanban, and MRP systems to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Optimize inventory levels while reducing excess, obsolete, and end-of-life materials.
- Coordinate receiving, material returns, tooling shipments, and resolution of shipping or inventory discrepancies.
- Partner with suppliers, carriers, purchasing, tooling, and production teams to resolve material issues and maintain delivery schedules.
- Support new product launches through material planning, plant readiness, layouts, storage, and system implementation.
- Drive improvements in material flow, plant organization, 5S, inventory accuracy, and overall efficiency.
- Identify risks and opportunities, solve problems, and implement practical solutions.
- Promote a safe, organized, and customer-focused work environment.
- Must be willing to work 3rd Shift.
- Experience in materials, inventory, logistics, shipping/receiving, or production control in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP/MRP, Kanban, Min/Max, or other material management systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of material flow, inventory control, and plant layouts.
- Experience leading teams or coordinating cross-functional activities.
- Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
- QAD MfgPro or GM MGO experience.
- Automotive manufacturing or new product launch experience.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
- Lean Manufacturing or 5S experience.
- Experience with tooling logistics or supplier management.
- Forklift/hi-lo experience or certification.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of advanced schooling and/or work experience.
- Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience and demonstrated success in Business, Materials Management or Supply Chain Mgt/Logistics
- None
We believe our team members are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.
Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to make an impact.
- Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
- Integrity: We earn trust through every interaction.
- Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
- Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.
Together, we are Building A Better Everything.
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals.
Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact careers@voltava.com. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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