Materials Supervisor

Kraft Heinz; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance plans

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor at the Garland Plant to lead materials handling across Raw and Packaging streams. You will oversee staff, drive efficiency, and ensure SOP compliance. The role emphasizes safety, inventory integrity, and collaboration with logistics partners.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of supervisory warehouse experience, SAP/WMS knowledge, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive base pay, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising warehouse operations and inventory control.
• SAP experience preferred; knowledge of WMS and MRP.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong leadership, communication, and safety performance track record.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to implement KHMS improvements and lead change initiatives.
• Provide leadership to Warehouse staff across shifts, focusing on engagement and ownership.
• Manage inbound scheduling and yard management for Raw and Packaging materials.
• Conduct cycle counts, inventory reconciliations and monthly physical inventories.
• Ensure proper labeling, receiving, and putaway per SOPs and quality policies.
• Monitor inbound/outbound operations and optimize storage via 5S methods.
• Maintain records (bills of lading, packing slips, damage reports) and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

leadership

inventory control

safety awareness

communication skills

problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or related field

Tools

SAP

WMS

MRP

MS Excel

Job description

• Partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement through our Kraft Heinz Management Systems (KHMS), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.
• Provide leadership to the Warehouse staff including but not limited to performance management, employee development, and training, etc. with focus on increasing employee engagement and ownership
• Assist in the overall efficiency of the operation of the plant by leading the materials process of Raw and Packaging materials, including scheduling of inbound loads and yard management
• Manage inventory of Raw and Packaging materials received in the Plant, using best practices for inventory control, like cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Conduct or direct monthly physical inventories as needed.
• Ensure materials are received, labeled, and put away following standard operating procedures, best practices and quality policies.
• Stablish and control processes to ensure inbound carriers are controlled to minimize detention charges, losses and damages.
• Monitor operations to ensure inventory is properly unloaded, handled, delivered and loaded on the different staged of material handling in the Plant.
• Manage records like bills of lading, packing slips, and damage reports, addressing any discrepancies.
• Investigate and approve all invoices for assigned warehouse and production supplies.
• Optimize warehouse utilization and storage space (e.g., via 5S methods) and maintain best practices for housekeeping to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient facility.
• Assist with the department budget by monitoring and controlling direct costs and expenditure.
• Facilitate communication and interaction with external partners, including suppliers, third party logistics, federal and government entities and corporate officials.
• Perform scheduling of receiving personnel, including planning, communication, adjustments and administration of timecards for direct reports.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or a related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience supervising warehouse operations, inventory control, and shipping or receiving functions in a manufacturing environment, managing team members over three shifts.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP and safe work practices.
• WMS, MRP and Inventory control experience.
• Working experience leading Safety performance.
• Familiarity with forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Proficient knowledge in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Supervisory leadership in materials warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and follow through.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills, team work and collaboration.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$68,900.00 - $86,100.00

Bonus:

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits:

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing:

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

Location(s)

Garland Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.