Materials Supervisor: Inventory Excellence & Leadership

Yanfeng; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead daily activities of materials personnel, ensuring safe, efficient storage and retrieval of supplies to satisfy internal and external requirements.

The role requires overseeing material handling, monitoring inventory, updating data systems, and coordinating with suppliers and HR to drive performance and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Experience in engineering/industrial/logistics related field preferred.
• 2-5 years in the field minimum.
• 1-3 years in automotive/trucking env preferred.
• Experience in union facilities advantageous.
• Willingness to work at customer sites and in manufacturing environments.
• TS 16949 knowledge is expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Material Handling personnel and monitor inventory levels.
• Monitor production material to ensure adequate inventory levels.
• Monitor and report receipts and other inventory data to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assist cycle counters to ensure accurate inventory accountability.
• Coordinate with carriers to meet delivery schedules and rectify issues promptly.
• Update computer data (e.g., trailer maps, warehouse locations) to ensure data integrity.
• Plan goals and develop direct reports.
• Arrange for special pickups and deliveries as needed.
• Review employee performance and coach regularly.
• Communicate HR issues to HR and develop action plans.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement and implement KPI-driven improvements.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inventory management

Materials handling

Cycle counting

Continuous improvement

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering/Industrial/Logistics background

Tools

TS 16949 knowledge

Warehouse management concepts

Job description

Yanfeng is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead daily activities of materials personnel, ensuring safe, efficient storage and retrieval of supplies to satisfy internal and external requirements.

The role requires overseeing material handling, monitoring inventory, updating data systems, and coordinating with suppliers and HR to drive performance and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.