Materials Supervisor

Aptiv; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development resources

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Materials Supervisor in Peabody, MA to lead the materials department, ensuring inventory accuracy, shipping/receiving, and ERP-driven controls. You will collaborate across planning, assembly, purchasing, and stockroom teams to meet on-time delivery and optimize performance.

A strong leadership presence and strategic oversight are essential for success. The role emphasizes maintaining material control systems, coordinating with purchasing, and upholding policy compliance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and minimum 7 years experience.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers or distributors.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Experience leading a team providing direction and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material control systems.
• Manage all departmental functions to achieve goals.
• Collaborate with planning and assembly to support on-time delivery.
• Adhere to policies and ensure department compliance.
• Cultivate work habits that maximize performance output.
• Demonstrate leadership and a sense of urgency.
• Support cross-functional teams to meet business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

ERP systems

Shipping/Receiving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Visual ERP

FedEx software

UPS software

DHL software

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Materials Supervisor

Job ID:

Location: Peabody, MA

Department: Materials

Reports To: Materials Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation : $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Summary:

Step into a key leadership role where you will drive the operational excellence of our materials department, ensuring compliance with company policies and contributing to corporate development efforts. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining critical material control systems, alongside managing all aspects of shipping, receiving, and accurate inventory control using the Visual ERP system. Success in this position relies on exhibiting strong professional behavior, including independent judgment and a sense of urgency. Collaborate cross-functionally with planning, assembly, purchasing, and stockroom teams to ensure on-time delivery and maximize overall performance output.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities:

• Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects and programs
• Manage all departmental functions such that goals and objectives are achieved
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensures they are communicated and implemented within the department
• Develop, implement and maintain material control systems
• Cultivate work habits that maximize performance output
• Exhibit appropriate professional behavior including leadership, sense of urgency, independent judgement, teamwork, abilities to get along with others, punctuality, strong desire to see activities through to conclusion, personal integrity and contribution to business goals
• Utilize core competencies to achieve departmental goals and objectives
• Collaborate with planning and assembly teams to support on-time delivery (OTD) goals

Position Requirements:

• Establish and maintain a neat and orderly work area
• Develop a working knowledge of all product
• Ensure orders are properly shipped using FedEx, DHL, and UPS software
• Package and label orders accurately for shipment
• Receive and process all orders in the Visual ERP system
• Receive incoming items by accepting deliveries, unpacking shipments, recording identifying information, and entering transactions into the ERP system
• Prepare shipments by assembling, packing, protecting, and labeling containers
• Document shipped items by recording identifying and transportation information
• Partner with the purchasing team to ensure timely processing of receipts and provide cross-functional support within the materials department as needed

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Maintain inventory levels by assisting with weekly cycle counts and annual physical inventory
• Maintain material quality and control by storing parts in appropriate locations and containers
• Support Stockroom personnel with various functions such as releasing from inspection, kitting and marker printing

Certifications & Competencies:

• Bachelors Degree (preferred)
• Minimum of 7 years experience
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers or distributors
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Experience leading a team providing direction and guidance

Compensation, Benefits & Legal:

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
• Benefits & Perks: Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package featuring health coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and career development resources.

EEO Statement

Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.

Location(s)

245 Lynn Field Street, Peabody , Massachusetts 01960 , United States

Workplace Type

On-site

In addition to federal law requirements, Aptiv complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Aptiv expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.