Materials Supervisor

Virginia Transformer Corp; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Pocatello is seeking a Materials Supervisor to manage daily operations of materials and inventory teams. This role encompasses overseeing material flow, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience, strong knowledge of inventory management, and leadership skills in a manufacturing environment. This full-time role offers a salary range of $80,000 to $100,000.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in materials, inventory, supply chain, or warehouse operations.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, storage, staging, and issuing of materials to production.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to the production floor.
• Supervise and train material handlers and warehouse personnel.

Skills

Inventory management practices

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)

Job description

Pocatello, ID | $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 | 3 days ago

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Materials Supervisor – Job Description

Position Summary

The Materials Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the materials, inventory, and warehouse teams to ensure efficient flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the facility. This role ensures that production schedules are supported, inventory accuracy is maintained, and materials processes follow safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Materials & Inventory Management

• Oversee the receiving, storage, staging, and issuing of materials to production.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock conditions.
• Ensure accurate cycle counts, physical inventory audits, and inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain inventory accuracy within ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Implement FIFO, Kanban, or other material flow systems as required.

Production Support

• Ensure timely delivery of materials to the production floor.
• Collaborate with Production Planners to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Address material shortages, discrepancies, and urgent material requests.
• Communicate real‑time material status updates to production leadership.

Warehouse & Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and coach material handlers, warehouse personnel, and inventory clerks.
• Assign daily work tasks, set productivity goals, and monitor performance.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and material‑handling equipment.
• Enforce company policies and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Suppliers on delivery schedules and quality issues.
• Track inbound shipments and work with carriers to resolve delays.
• Manage dock scheduling and receiving workflow.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, SMED, value stream mapping).
• Develop and update materials procedures, work instructions, and standard operating processes (SOPs).

Data, Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, adjustments, and material movements.
• Prepare reports on inventory accuracy, cycle count results, and material performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Required

• 3–5 years of experience in materials, inventory, supply chain, or warehouse operations.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management practices and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Lean/Continuous Improvement experience.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or supply chain coursework.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, food manufacturing, electronics, or similar industries.
• Leadership & Team Development experience.
• Inventory Accuracy & Controls proficiency.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making skills.
• Safety & Compliance Focus.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Product Management and Project Management

Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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