Supervisor Material Logistics MA

Eversource; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Materials Logistics Supervisor to lead and supervise warehousing, inventory control, and delivery of materials to operating areas. You will manage records, schedules, and safety compliance, ensuring timely support for outages and projects across the region.

The role requires strong leadership, budget awareness, and the ability to drive process improvements within a unionized or non-represented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Five plus years in distribution or warehousing supervision/management.
• CDL A/B and hoisting/forklift licenses (desirable).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with inventory management technology a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff to coordinate warehousing, trucking, crane operation, and material delivery.
• Plan daily schedules to meet operating group needs and manage overtime when required.
• Analyze budgets and control costs to meet financial goals.
• Drive process improvements and implement approved changes.
• Ensure adherence to policies and safety standards across the team.
• Provide emergency response support and cross-functional project leadership.
• Maintain accurate records of receipt, storage, inventory and delivery.

Skills

Tech knowledge

Warehouse ops

PC skills

Inventory mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CDL A/B

Hoisting license

Forklift certification

APICS certs desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Job description

Sponsorship

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Role Summary

In this role you will lead, direct, and supervise Eversource represented and non-represented employees and contractors engaged in the receipt, control and delivery of materials and equipment to the operating areas. You will be responsible for the control of the Company’s inventory and accountable for ensuring the proper records of all transactions affecting these assets. This supervisory position is also responsible for prioritizing work and schedules to ensure commitments to the operating areas are met. The Materials Logistics Supervisor position ensures work practices meet Company, regulatory and safety standards.

Essential Functions

Provides leadership and supervises assigned staff to coordinate warehousing, trucking, crane operation and other activities to ensure the receipt, control and delivery of materials and equipment. Work expectations are in the event of work stoppages, emergency events, or project deadlines extended hours will be required beyond the 40-hour work week. Manages organization by planning daily operational schedules and assigning work in order to meet the needs of the operating groups. Supervise and oversee work of assigned staff and provide guidance in the resolution of problems both internal and external by influencing change with business partners and/or immediate staff. Analyzes and controls company financial budget including operations and maintenance, overtime, and capital costs to include recommending opportunities to achieve financial goals and requirements. Lead continuous process improvement efforts by evaluating, developing, and recommending changes in methods, procedures and work practices and implement upon approval. Provides leadership and direction by ensuring assigned staff understands, and adheres to, business area work practices, procedures, rules and regulations, as well as corporate policies. Interviews and recommends candidates for employment and termination. Oversees contractors and provides management for selected projects. Maintains accurate records concerning the receipt, storage, inventory and delivery of material and equipment. Provides exceptional customer service in collaboration with other supervisors and managers, ensuring that emergency storm plans are in place to support the timely restoration of customer outages across all 3 states. Leads projects and organizes cross functional teams to develop process improvement recommendations. Performs safety observations and administers safety programs ensuring assigned staff conducts daily tasks in a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge/Skill: Requires technical knowledge in distribution and warehouse operations.


• Ability to use PC desktop applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Project).


• Experience with an inventory management technology a plus.


• Strong written and oral communication skills.


• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, related discipline, or equivalent experience.


• Experience: Five (5) plus years in distribution or warehousing supervision / management or related experience.


• Licenses & Certifications: CDL A/B, state or federal hoisting license, fork truck, APICS certifications are desirable but not required.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships


• Manage and develop people


• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration


• Lead change


• Communicate strategic vision


• Create an engaged workforce
  
• Focus on the customer


• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $115,840.00-$128,710.00.

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Who we are

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.