Materials Supervisor

Lear; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear For You is seeking a Materials Coach to support daily material operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with production teams, leadership, and support functions to ensure material flow, inventory accuracy, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and quality. Proficiency with SAP and related systems is preferred, along with a willingness to develop training programs and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with production processes, inventory control, and material flow.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily Materials Department activities.
• Guide team on daily tasks, work schedules, and training needs.
• Plan work schedules and production activities to meet goals.
• Use SAP and Cassioli scanners to track material and inventory.
• Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment for uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Launch and Production teams for setup and availability.
• Ensure adherence to processes and standards in production activities.
• Review schedules, reports, and data to support requirements.
• Coordinate with leadership to resolve issues and maintain flow.
• Maintain receiving logs and documentation for audits; drive process improvements.
• Develop and maintain training matrices for team members.
• Drive inventory accuracy through established controls.
• Support quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Cassioli scanners

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect, and excellence. Our teams are empowered, talented, and committed to helping each other succeed. At Lear, your contributions matter, and your growth is part of our success.

Job Description

As a Materials Coach, you will play a key role in supporting daily material operations and helping drive efficient production within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position partners closely with production teams, leadership, and support functions to ensure material flow, inventory accuracy, team development, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to support self-directed work teams while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing and coordinating daily activities within the Materials Department.
• Support team members by providing guidance on daily assignments, work schedules, and training requirements.
• Assist in planning work schedules, assignments, and production activities to meet operational goals.
• Utilize SAP, Cassioli scanners, and related systems to support material tracking and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment activities to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, Launch, and Production teams to ensure accurate material setup and availability.
• Monitor production activities and ensure adherence to established processes and standards.
• Review production schedules, reports, and operational data to support material and production requirements.
• Coordinate with leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and support continuous production flow.
• Maintain receiving records, logs, and documentation to support audit requirements.Identify and implement process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and performance.
• Develop and maintain training matrices for team members.
• Drive inventory accuracy through adherence to established processes and controls.
• Support quality management system requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of production processes, inventory control, and material flow within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with inventory management, material planning, and logistics processes.
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards and management systems, including IATF 16949, VDA, and ISO standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.