Materials Supervisor

Confidential Careers; Jonesville (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks a Materials Supervisor for a Michigan manufacturing facility. You will oversee daily material handling, inventory accuracy, and material flow to support production schedules and on-time customer delivery.

You will supervise materials personnel, partner with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Shipping, and drive continuous improvement, FIFO compliance, and lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in materials management, inventory control, warehousing, or related manufacturing operations.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, material planning, production processes, and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily material handling activities, including movement, storage, staging, and distribution of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.
• Direct, train, and develop material handling personnel, assigning daily responsibilities and monitoring performance to meet objectives.
• Coordinate material availability and movement to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, and Quality to identify and resolve shortages, discrepancies, and quality holds.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP/MRP system, including cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Support production planning by communicating material availability and potential disruptions.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP/MRP

Supervisory

Excel

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Associate's degree

Job description

The Materials Supervisor oversees daily material handling, inventory control, and material flow activities within a manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for supervising materials personnel, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring the timely availability of materials to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements. Working closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Shipping/Receiving, the Materials Supervisor identifies and resolves material-related challenges, improves operational efficiency, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include additional duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary.
• Supervise daily material handling activities, including the movement, storage, staging, and distribution of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.
• Direct, train, and develop material handling personnel, assigning daily responsibilities and monitoring performance to ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Coordinate material availability and movement to support daily and weekly production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, and Quality to identify and resolve material shortages, inventory discrepancies, quality holds, and other issues impacting production.
• Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory to maintain appropriate stock levels and support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP/MRP system, including inventory transactions, cycle counts, and reconciliation of physical inventory to system records.
• Support production planning activities by communicating material availability, inventory constraints, and potential disruptions to production schedules.
• Ensure proper material storage, labeling, handling, and traceability in accordance with FIFO principles, quality requirements, and established procedures.
• Coordinate material staging and delivery to production areas to minimize downtime and ensure efficient material flow.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory, improve inventory accuracy, minimize material waste, and increase operational efficiency.
• Monitor and address inventory discrepancies, implementing corrective actions and process improvements to prevent recurring issues.
• Support new program launches and production changes by coordinating material requirements and ensuring material readiness.
• Track and report departmental performance metrics, including inventory accuracy, material availability, and material handling efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with established safety, quality, and housekeeping standards in material handling and storage areas.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material flow, reduce waste, and improve departmental processes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Required Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in materials management, inventory control, warehousing, or related manufacturing operations, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, material planning, production processes, and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.