Materials Supervisor - Plant Floor (2nd Shift)

Steelcase; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Steelcase is seeking a Materials Manager to lead and develop a team in our manufacturing plant. You will oversee safety, efficiency, and accuracy of materials handling while partnering with cross-functional teams to meet production goals.

You will apply lean principles, manage large inventories across systems, and drive continuous improvement in cost and process performance. This role requires strong leadership and resilience in a fast-paced environment and operates on a 2nd shift (approx.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing operations (typically 3+ years).
• 3+ years supervising a team in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop materials teams to ensure safety and efficiency in the manufacturing plant.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize processes and reduce waste.
• Track large materials inventories across systems with accuracy.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage cost and inventory controls to support operational goals.
• Empower team members to perform at their best in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Leadership

ERP SAP

Inventory management

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Do you enjoy leading teams in a fastpaced, everchanging 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?

Helping You Thrive By:

• 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

QualificationsAdditional Information

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.