Materials & Warehouse Leader: Lean, On-Time Supply

Slate Auto; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is hiring a Material & Warehouse Supervisor to oversee material flow, inventory control, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

You will lead warehouse staff, coordinate with procurement and logistics, and implement Lean practices such as JIT and Kanban to ensure accurate stock levels and timely deliveries that support production schedules. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or Master’s degree with 6 years; or PhD with 3 years; or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in warehouse management, materials supervision, or supply chain operations within the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling, and inventory control.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for tracking and forecasting material availability.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and process efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse staff, ensuring proper material handling, storage, and stock movement.
• Manage material flow and inventory control to support production while minimizing excess.
• Train and mentor hourly team members to create an efficient work environment.
• Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain stock accuracy.
• Coordinate with suppliers and procurement to manage POs, replenishment, and lead times.
• Optimize inbound and outbound shipments with logistics teams.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to track material availability and replenishment cycles.
• Implement Lean principles, including JIT, Kanban, and pull systems.
• Identify and resolve supply chain disruptions and warehouse inefficiencies.
• Ensure warehouse safety and compliance with regulations.
• Lead shift scheduling and workforce planning to align with production demands.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance warehouse efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse management

Inventory control

Team supervision

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Slate is hiring a Material & Warehouse Supervisor to oversee material flow, inventory control, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

You will lead warehouse staff, coordinate with procurement and logistics, and implement Lean practices such as JIT and Kanban to ensure accurate stock levels and timely deliveries that support production schedules. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.