Materials Supervisor - Lean Inventory & On-Time Delivery

Nexxta; Jonesville (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexxta, a U.S.-based manufacturing partner, is seeking a Materials Supervisor in Michigan to lead warehouse, purchasing, scheduling and customer service functions. You will drive capacity planning, inventory optimization and supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have automotive manufacturing experience, strong Lean expertise and CPIM certification, with proficient ERP/MRP skills and data-driven problem solving.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience in Materials Supervisor role, preferably in Automotive Manufacturing.
• Experience in Visual Flow/Kanban environment and cellular manufacturing, JIT and MRP systems.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and practical application.
• Strong PC literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and databases.
• APICS CPIM certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Materials group (warehouse, purchasing, scheduling and customer service).
• Manage capacity planning and communicate plant capacity relative to customer demand.
• Establish supplier delivery performance management processes and scorecards.
• Ensure on-time delivery while maintaining optimal inventory positions.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory and cycle counts; manage finished goods, WIP and raw materials.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

Nexxta, a U.S.-based manufacturing partner, is seeking a Materials Supervisor in Michigan to lead warehouse, purchasing, scheduling and customer service functions. You will drive capacity planning, inventory optimization and supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have automotive manufacturing experience, strong Lean expertise and CPIM certification, with proficient ERP/MRP skills and data-driven problem solving.