Materials & Warehouse Lead: Lean Inventory & Production

CrossFire Group; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossFire Group is seeking a highly organized Materials & Warehouse Supervisor to oversee material flow, inventory management, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You will lead hourly warehouse and material handling staff, coordinate with production, logistics, and procurement, and ensure on-time material availability while minimizing waste.

This role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of related experience; Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience; PhD with 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in warehouse management, materials supervision, or supply chain operations within the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated experience supervising hourly warehouse and material handling employees.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling, inventory control, and production material flow.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Experience tracking, planning, and forecasting material availability to support manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, including JIT, Kanban, pull systems, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond quickly to changing production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly warehouse and material handling employees, ensuring proper material handling, storage, and stock movement.
• Train, mentor, coach, and support team members while maintaining a productive and accountable work environment.
• Manage material flow and inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess inventory.
• Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams regarding purchase orders, replenishment schedules, and material lead times.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments in partnership with logistics teams.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to monitor material availability, consumption, inventory levels, and replenishment requirements.
• Support Lean manufacturing practices, including Just‑in‑Time (JIT), Kanban, and pull systems.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, supply disruptions, inventory discrepancies, and warehouse inefficiencies.
• Ensure warehouse safety procedures, proper storage practices, and applicable requirements are consistently followed.
• Lead shift scheduling and workforce planning to align staffing with production demands.
• Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on warehouse efficiency, material flow, inventory accuracy, and material handling operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree +8 years experience

Master’s degree +6 years experience

PhD +3 years experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

CrossFire Group is seeking a highly organized Materials & Warehouse Supervisor to oversee material flow, inventory management, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You will lead hourly warehouse and material handling staff, coordinate with production, logistics, and procurement, and ensure on-time material availability while minimizing waste.

This role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and strong leadership.