Materials Supervisor: Inventory & Production Flow Champion

Lear Corporation; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Hammond, IN is seeking a Materials Supervisor to plan, schedule and manage the movement of materials from receiving to production.

You will oversee inbound/outbound logistics, maintain inventory accuracy, and support uninterrupted production. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel is preferred; 2–5 years automotive experience is required. This full-time role offers growth and teamwork within a global leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• 2-5 years of automotive experience as a Materials Supervisor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Proven communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage material flow, inventory accuracy, and production support activities.
• Review hi-lo checklists and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Ensure timely unloading of inbound materials.
• Maintain accurate part labels and storage locations.
• Monitor dock layout and organization.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics operations.
• Track inbound freight and ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and carriers.
• Verify inbound shipments and outbound trailer accuracy.
• Maintain receiving and shipping logs.
• Support uninterrupted production and customer requirements.
• Communicate shortages and safety stock requirements.
• Expedite materials to protect production schedules.
• Coordinate seat availability with production and quality teams.
• Support continuous finished goods flow.
• Oversee finished goods inventory and customer delivery performance.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and system integrity.
• Ensure customer inventory and float level requirements are met.
• Communicate with customer material and logistics teams.
• Report operational issues and delivery disruptions.
• Perform supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
• Complete daily Material Supervisor checklist.
• Prepare shipping documentation and Bills of Lading.
• Expedite customer repair orders.
• Perform assigned HR-related duties.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Lear Corporation in Hammond, IN is seeking a Materials Supervisor to plan, schedule and manage the movement of materials from receiving to production.

You will oversee inbound/outbound logistics, maintain inventory accuracy, and support uninterrupted production. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel is preferred; 2–5 years automotive experience is required. This full-time role offers growth and teamwork within a global leader.