Senior Materials & Warehouse Lead

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

Job summary

Slate seeks a highly organized Material & Warehouse Supervisor to manage material flow and warehouse operations in a fast‑paced automotive setting. You will lead hourly staff, coordinate with procurement, and optimize inventory to support production schedules.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in warehouse management, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, and strong Lean manufacturing knowledge, including JIT and Kanban practices. Training and safety are core to the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in warehouse or supply chain management for automotive manufacturing.
• Proven leadership of hourly material handling and warehouse staff.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP proficiency and knowledge of Lean/JIT processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse staff and ensure safe material handling and stock movement.
• Manage material flow, inventory control, and timely production availability.
• Lead training, coaching, and shift planning for the team.
• Conduct cycle counts and supplier coordination for replenishment.

Skills

Warehouse management

Inventory control

Leadership

ERP/MRP experience

Lean manufacturing

JIT / Kanban

Supply chain coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8y exp

Master's degree + 6y exp

PhD + 3y exp

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Slate seeks a highly organized Material & Warehouse Supervisor to manage material flow and warehouse operations in a fast‑paced automotive setting. You will lead hourly staff, coordinate with procurement, and optimize inventory to support production schedules.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in warehouse management, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, and strong Lean manufacturing knowledge, including JIT and Kanban practices. Training and safety are core to the role.