Materials Supervisor

Woodbridge Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance program

Continuous learning culture

Defined contribution plan with company

Job summary

Woodbridge Group is seeking a Materials Supervisor in Chattanooga, TN to oversee material planning, inventory, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and production support. Lead a team to maintain uninterrupted material flow and ERP/MRP accuracy.

The role requires experience in supervision, inventory management, and logistics, with proficiency in ERP/MRP and warehouse systems. Forklift operation and safety compliance are essential, with flexibility for production launches.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with supply chain experience.
• Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing/warehouse setting.
• Knowledge of inventory control, production scheduling, logistics and material flow.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP and warehouse management systems.
• Experience operating forklifts and maintaining safety standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and math/problem-solving skills.
• Lean, 5S, KPIs experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain material availability for production and customer schedules.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment to prevent shortages.
• Manage material flow from receiving through production and shipment.
• Maintain ERP/MRP accuracy, cycle counts, audits, and corrective actions.
• Support launches, engineering changes, and inventory optimization.
• Oversee receiving, storage, material issuance, documentation, carriers, and safe dock operations.
• Train, coach, evaluate, and develop employees; forklift train-the-trainer certification.
• Coordinate shortages, delivery issues, and recovery plans with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support customer delivery investigations and containment actions.
• Apply Lean, 5S, KPIs to reduce shortages, freight costs, waste, and inventory errors.
• Uphold Health & Safety standards and applicable compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inventory control

Production scheduling

Logistics & material flow

Communication

Math skills

Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Forklift operation

Job description

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy. We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

The Materials Supervisor oversees material planning, inventory, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and production support to maintain safe, accurate, and uninterrupted material flow.

This position leads shipping, receiving, and material-handling employees and improves logistics, inventory, safety, and delivery performance.

Direct Reports

• Shipper
• Material Handler

General Responsibilities

• Maintain material availability for production and customer schedules.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment to prevent shortages.
• Manage material flow from receiving through production and shipment.
• Maintain ERP/MRP accuracy, cycle counts, audits, and corrective actions.
• Support launches, engineering changes, and inventory optimization.
• Oversee receiving, storage, material issuance, accurate shipments, documentation, carriers, and safe dock operations.
• Assign work, set staffing needs, and lead daily team activities.
• Train, coach, evaluate, and develop employees; obtain and maintain forklift train-the-trainer certification.
• Support hiring and onboarding while promoting teamwork, accountability, and improvement.
• Coordinate shortages, delivery issues, and recovery plans with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support customer delivery investigations and containment actions.
• Use Lean, 5S, KPIs, and root-cause problem solving to reduce shortages, freight costs, waste, and inventory errors.
• Uphold and maintain company Health & Safety standards and TOSHA requirements, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and other applicable environmental compliance.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy, delivery, downtime, supplier performance, freight cost, productivity, and safety.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of inventory control, production scheduling, logistics, transportation, and material flow.
• Strong organization, communication, basic math, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, including inventory analysis.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and warehouse management systems.
• Experience operating forklifts.
• Preferred Experience
  • Automotive manufacturing, materials, logistics, or supply chain experience.
  • OEM/Tier 1 customers and JIT, sequencing, Kanban, or Lean systems.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant supply chain experience.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.
• Work safely in manufacturing and warehouse areas and around material-handling equipment.
• Frequently walk or sit and lift 10–15 lbs.; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Work flexible hours or weekends and support production launches as needed.

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.