Materials Supervisor 1st Shift (Warehouse)

Summit Polymers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks a driven Supervisor, Materials (Warehouse) to oversee daily warehouse activities and ensure accurate inventory records. You will coordinate with engineering tool shops, SPI locations, and internal teams, manage min/max stock, and oversee domestic and international shipments.

The role requires at least two years in materials, proficiency with Word and Excel, and prior supervisory/inventory experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in materials or related field.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Supervisory and inventory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct activities of the materials warehouse.
• Maintain and organize inventories.
• Process paperwork for domestic and international shipments, including customs paperwork.
• Maintain min/max inventories of resins/colorants supplied to SPI plants.
• Coordinate quarterly physical inventories.
• Schedule freight shipments; Expedites orders as required.
• Load/unload conveyance vehicles as necessary.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Supervisor, Materials (Warehouse)

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Manager, Materials (Corporate Warehouse)

Summary

This person is responsible for supervisory work involved in the maintenance and accuracy of inventory flow and procedures throughout the warehouse. This position interfaces with vendors, the Summit program management and engineering teams, plant materials departments, both purchasing and customer service and finance to assure that accurate daily, weekly and monthly records of inventory and freight transactions are maintained.

Responsibilities And Duties

Supervise and direct activities of the materials warehouse Maintain and organize inventories Complete paperwork for domestic and international shipments to engineering tool shops and SPI locations including customs paperwork Maintain min/max inventories of resins/colorants supplied to SPI plants Coordinate quarterly physical inventories Schedule freight shipments Expedites orders as required Load/unload conveyance vehicles as necessary Maintain housekeeping standards Issue forecasts and orders to suppliers special projects and assignments as directed

Education And Experience

Minimum of two years experience in materials or related field. Computer experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Supervisory and inventory experience preferred.

Skills And Abilities

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 20 on the Cognitive portion).

Travel Requirements

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.