Materials Supervisor

Nexxta; Jonesville (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexxta, a U.S.-based manufacturing partner, is seeking a Materials Supervisor in Michigan to lead warehouse, purchasing, scheduling and customer service functions. You will drive capacity planning, inventory optimization and supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have automotive manufacturing experience, strong Lean expertise and CPIM certification, with proficient ERP/MRP skills and data-driven problem solving.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience in Materials Supervisor role, preferably in Automotive Manufacturing.
• Experience in Visual Flow/Kanban environment and cellular manufacturing, JIT and MRP systems.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and practical application.
• Strong PC literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and databases.
• APICS CPIM certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Materials group (warehouse, purchasing, scheduling and customer service).
• Manage capacity planning and communicate plant capacity relative to customer demand.
• Establish supplier delivery performance management processes and scorecards.
• Ensure on-time delivery while maintaining optimal inventory positions.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory and cycle counts; manage finished goods, WIP and raw materials.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

NEXXTA is a U.S.-based manufacturing partner with four Great Lakes facilities delivering precision, speed, and scale. We serve industry leaders across transportation, energy, medical, and defense, offering tariff-free production, open capacity, and rapid ramp-up. With in-house R&D and engineering, we help customers strengthen supply chains and build confidently in America

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Materials Supervisor will be responsible for all aspects of inventory management; capacity planning; system and process management; working in conjunction with the procurement team to optimize materials management strategies and tactics; creating repeatable processes that can lead to sustainable inventory and lead time reductions; all while meeting customer delivery dates and shipment targets.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Provide direction and leadership to the Materials group (warehouse, purchasing, scheduling and customer service) including people management as follows: managing performance; addressing disciplinary issues; hiring; assisting people with career development; communicating information to direct reports and passing information up the management chain; ensuring team is aligned with and accomplishing goals/objectives; administrative processing; and, maintaining trust and confidentiality.
• Lead and coordinate communication and understanding on plant capacity and capability as relates to customer demand.
• Establish supplier delivery performance management process and scorecards .
• Ensure materials team is proactively managing planning efforts to meet customer OTD (on time delivery) requirements, while maintaining optimal inventory positions. This includes understanding the impact of demand spikes, or decreased demand on internal capacity and consequences to inventory and delivery.
• Provide expertise and direction to team on use of proper tools (Kanban, order point, bin stock, etc.) to match various lead times of products/parts to meet customer commitments and minimize cost and inventory.
• Interface with team on lead-time reduction for purchased parts, make vs. buy decisions, need for subcontracting, or raw material replenishment needs.
• Analyze consumption trends, plan complex and/or long-lead items, and drive material/Kanban set up for anticipated customer requirements.
• Work in conjunction with Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement teams on corrective action and recovery plans associated with scrap material, down equipment or other issues that may impact customer deliveries.
• Inventory Management
• Forecast Analysis
• Acquisition integration
• Uses data to determine trends, actions and root cause analysis.
• Understand financial impact of inventory, lead times and subcontracting and recommend strategies to meet customer demand while minimizing cost.
• Understand part detail costing and analyze variance detail.
• Look at short and long term capacity requirements in relation to both current and future state objectives to meet both tactical and strategic goals.
• Maintain accurate finished goods, Work-In-Progress and raw material inventories.
• Work with purchasing and accounting to monitor ongoing cycle counting program.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory.
• Maintain and develop systems to efficiently communicate and manage current order book as well as forecasting customer requirements to allow business unit planning, i.e. equipment, manpower, material, etc.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing to ensure timely communication of pilot builds and new program launches.
• 3 years minimum experience in Materials Supervisor role, preferably in an Automotive Manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Visual Flow/Kanban environment and cellular manufacturing, JIT and MRP systems.
• Understanding of and practical experience in Lean Manufacturing
• Strong PC literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with integrated databases.
• APICS, CPIM, certification required
• Prior Management / supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems required
• Strong knowledge of costing structure and scheduling
• Plastics manufacturing materials experience required
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred
• Leadership skills including ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Analytical, fact based problem solver
• High sense of urgency.
• Effective time management and personal organization
• Must be focused on delivering results
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes with an eye for identifying and eliminating waste
• Enthusiastic and passionate about continuous improvement

Nexxta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.