Materials Supervisor: Safety‑First 5S Leader

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Materials Supervisor at the Silent-Aire USA Manufacturing Facility in Gilbert, AZ. You will lead a team of 10-20 material handlers, ensuring material flow, safety, and adherence to 5S standards to support production.

You will drive OTD performance, manage inbound/outbound material movements, and collaborate with Planning, Purchasing, Production, and Logistics to maintain continuity and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing materials, logistics, warehousing, or inventory management.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory leadership experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Sage, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Experience with 5S and lean practices
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Champion safety-first culture through daily coaching, hazard identification, and proactive risk elimination.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety policies, PPE, certifications, and handling procedures.
• Maintain 5S practices and safe equipment operation.
• Complete scheduled Layered Safety Audits and Coaching Moments.
• Ensure compliance with forklift certification requirements and safe material handling procedures.
• Communicate daily safety messages and expectations during pre-shift meetings.
• Lead, coach, and develop Material Handlers, Warehouse Associates, Forklift Operators, Inventory Control Specialists, and Team Leads.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to production lines to support schedules.
• Coordinate inbound receiving, put-away, replenishment, kitting, and outbound shipping.
• Monitor shortages, expedite critical materials, and elevate supply risks.
• Drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance through material availability management.
• Maintain inventory accuracy targets through cycle counts, audits, and transaction discipline.

Skills

Leadership

ERP/MRP proficiency

5S/Lean practices

Inventory control

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or equivalent experience

Tools

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP/WMS

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Materials Supervisor at the Silent-Aire USA Manufacturing Facility in Gilbert, AZ. You will lead a team of 10-20 material handlers, ensuring material flow, safety, and adherence to 5S standards to support production.

You will drive OTD performance, manage inbound/outbound material movements, and collaborate with Planning, Purchasing, Production, and Logistics to maintain continuity and inventory accuracy.