Materials Supervisor

Talentify; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellbeing programs

401k plan

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Muscatine, IA is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations, manage inventories, and drive safe, efficient processes that meet production needs. You will oversee scheduling, audits, and supplier coordination while guiding a team toward continuous improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in warehousing within manufacturing, SAP and MRP experience, and strong communication skills to support cross-functional collaboration and cost-conscious operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related field required or preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' warehouse and shipping experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP and safe work practices.
• SAP experience required.
• MRP experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Forklift certification.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to meet deadlines; able to delegate and follow through.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead QRMP audit and assist in corrective actions.
• Lead QRMP implementation to achieve targeted KPI.
• Monitor inventories and assist in scheduling personnel.
• Reconcile inventory movements daily.
• Oversee inbound/outbound activities and vendor management.
• Manage SAP master data and 4-week production planning.
• Supervise warehouse staff and support process improvements.
• Coordinate with procurement and R&D on materials.

Skills

5+ years warehouse/shipping experience

GMP and safe work practices

MRP experience

SAP experience

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Forklift certification

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Delegation and follow-through

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The Materials Supervisor is responsible for ensuring daily efficient, accurate, and timely warehouse operations. These operations include worker's safety, receiving, storage, order picking, shipping, inventory management, and warehouse facility management. The Materials Supervisor works under the parameters as defined by precedent, safety, quality, cost, and time constraints. The incumbent is expected to lead and direct associates in warehouse procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
• Lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR.
• Assist in the overall efficiency of the operation of the plant by monitoring inventories.
• Assist in the efficient scheduling of personnel.
• Reconcile inventory going to and from production on a daily basis.
• Monitor inbound loads to arrive timely to cover Production needs.
• Inspect inbound carriers to minimize loss of damages.
• Monitor operations to ensure inventory is properly handled in loading and unloading.
• Conduct annual physical inventories.
• Investigate and approve all invoices for warehouse and production supplies.
• Optimize the warehouse footprint.
• Assist with the department budget.
• Assist with the supervision of the Warehouse staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.
• Partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.
• Works with Corporate Procurement to release and coordinate delivery of ingredients, packaging supplies, etc. to the factory in a timely manner to support the production schedule while maintaining minimum inventory necessary to meet working capital needs.
• Must view planning needs and longer lead time items to insure supplies are available to support schedules outside the scheduling time horizon.
• Works closely with warehouse operations and inventory control functions to recognize inventory adjustments, cycle count and shelf life expiration that can change the supply plans.
• Daily planning, monitoring, evaluating and coordination of factory raw materials and packaging supplies to ensure production schedules are met; monitor inventory levels, validate incoming deliveries, set-up inbound and outbound STOs, purchase orders or requisitions, and ensure adequate documentation are maintained.
• Direct, manage, monitor and reconcile raw materials shipped to off-site warehouses for storage to provide support to the factory’s rolling 4-week production schedule.
• Maintain direct contact with suppliers to keep aware of new developments, to encourage compliance with KraftHeinz requirements, and to obtain assistance in emergency situations.
• Implement procedures to guarantee effective and expeditious ordering of raw materials.
• Input re-supply orders, purchase orders and requisitions, secure freight quotes, assist Corporate contract maintenance on active ingredients for ordering accuracy, audit receiving documentation, invoices for payment, make invoice adjustments as required, and follow-up with vendor on any issues.
• Assist and coordinate R&D on reformulation, bill of material changes, new product development and testing to ensure material is within Heinz specifications and timely deliveries.
• Weekly Schedule Review meetings with Production covering the 4-week schedule to aide in firming orders within SAP.
• Manages the SAP facility master data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business Management or a Management related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in warehouse and shipping functions in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of GMP and safe work practices
• MRP experience preferred
• SAP experience is required
• Knowledge in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Certified Train the Trainer for forklift
• Detailed and meticulous with good organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and follow through
• Excellent time and management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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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:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Muscatine Factory

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.