Materials Supervisor - Plant Floor (2nd Shift)

Steelcase; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Steelcase is seeking a Materials Supervisor on the Plant Floor for the 2nd shift to lead the materials team and ensure safe, efficient operations. You will drive lean processes, oversee inventory accuracy, and collaborate across departments to meet production goals.

The role requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent and 2+ years of supervisory experience, with a focus on materials management and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (3+ years in manufacturing ops)
• 2+ years supervising a team
• 2+ years ERP experience (SAP preferred)
• Emotional stability to handle high-stress environments
• Able to work 2nd shift (2pm to 12am)

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing materials teams to ensure safety and efficiency in the manufacturing plant
• Optimizing processes and applying lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste
• Tracking large materials inventories and ensuring accuracy across systems
• Collaborating with other departments to drive continuous improvement
• Managing cost and inventory controls to support operational goals
• Empowering team members to perform at their best in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Materials Supervisor - Plant Floor (2nd Shift)

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 85,000 - yearly

Do you enjoy leading teams in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment? Do you thrive on solving problems, collaborating across departments, and empowering others to achieve great results? Are you motivated by making a meaningful impact through efficient, accurate materials management?

• Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work
• Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued — and living it out every day.
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase’s ongoing commitment.

You’ll Support Meaningful Work By:

• Leading, coaching, and developing materials teams to ensure safety and efficiency in the manufacturing plant
• Optimizing processes and applying lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste
• Tracking large materials inventories and ensuring accuracy across systems
• Collaborating with other departments to drive continuous improvement
• Managing cost and inventory controls to support operational goals
• Empowering team members to perform at their best in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (typically 3+ years in manufacturing operations)
• 2+ years of experience supervising a team
• 2+ years of experience with an ERP system (SAP preferred)
• Emotional stability and resilience to handle high-stress, high-demand environments
• Must be able to work 2ndshift (approximately 2pm to 12am)

Desired Skills and Experience

• Supervising teams with at least 10 direct reports (2+ years preferred)
• Managing and tracking raw materials and inventory (2+ years preferred)
• Demonstrating strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excelling in organization and time management under pressure

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].

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