Materials Supervisor

Milwaukee Electronics Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Electronics seeks a Materials Supervisor to lead a team ensuring materials are organized, accurate, and ready for production. You will collaborate across Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to maintain material flow and address shortages.

You will supervise Material Handlers and Shipping/Receiving Clerks, oversee receiving, storage, and shipping, and maintain ERP records with cycle counts and discrepancy resolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of materials management, warehouse, or inventory control experience in electronics or contract manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of supervisory, lead, or mentoring experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory controls, cycle counting, receiving, and material planning processes.
• Strong leadership, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Clear communication and collaborative problem solving.
• Knowledge of shipping and DOT requirements for materials handled by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Material Handlers and Shipping/Receiving Clerks, setting clear priorities and supporting training and performance.
• Oversee receiving, storage, picking, staging, material movement, and shipping.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ERP records through transactions, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Production to address shortages and keep materials available when needed.
• Support new product introductions with accurate material staging and documentation.
• Improve warehouse organization and material flow while upholding safety and quality standards.

Skills

People leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory control

Cycle counting

Receiving and shipping

Shipping/DOT knowledge

Communication

Material planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Operations or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

BOM structures

ESD procedures

Job description

Milwaukee Electronics is looking for a Materials Supervisor to lead the team that keeps materials organized, accurate, and ready for production. If you enjoy developing people, solving inventory challenges, and improving how work gets done, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact in a contract electronics manufacturing environment.

You’ll work closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to keep material flowing, address shortages, and support customer delivery requirements.

Work Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop Material Handlers and Shipping/Receiving Clerks, setting clear priorities and supporting their training and performance.
• Oversee receiving, storage, picking, staging, material movement, and shipping.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ERP records through consistent transactions, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Production to address shortages and keep materials available when needed.
• Support new product introductions with accurate material staging and documentation.
• Improve warehouse organization and material flow while maintaining safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of materials management, warehouse, or inventory control experience in electronics or contract manufacturing.
• At least two years of supervisory, lead, or mentoring experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory controls, cycle counting, receiving, and material planning processes.
• A practical leadership approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach to solving problems.
• Knowledge of applicable shipping and DOT requirements for materials handled by the facility.

Epicor experience, familiarity with electronic components, BOM structures, and ESD procedures, and a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field are preferred.

How We Work

Our values—Seek to Serve, One Team, Go Beyond, and Take Ownership—guide how we support our customers and each other. In this role, you’ll put those values into practice by helping your team succeed, working across departments, and taking ownership of accurate inventory and dependable material flow.

Work setting

This is an onsite role in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with regular time in warehouse, shipping/receiving, and manufacturing areas. Essential duties include standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and operating material handling equipment after required training and authorization. Safety glasses, shoe straps, ESD smocks, and wrist bands are required in designated areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Export-control Requirements

This role may involve access to export-controlled information or items and is subject to applicable export-control requirements. U.S. persons include U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, and protected individuals, including individuals granted refugee or asylum status. Access to controlled information or items must be authorized under applicable regulations.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or [e-mail].

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov).

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.