Materials Supervisor - Plant Floor (2nd Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive culture and employee support

Steelecase’s commitment to people and

Job summary

Steelcase Inc. is seeking a Materials Supervisor for the Plant Floor on the 2nd shift to lead the materials teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will coach staff, manage inventories, and drive safety and efficiency on the shop floor.

This role requires lean thinking, strong communication, and hands-on supervision of 10+ direct reports. You’ll collaborate across departments to optimize processes, control costs, and ensure accurate ERP data.

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 2nd shift (approximately 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 capability

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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.