Supervisor, Material Operations

Singer Vehicle Design; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design in Carson, CA is seeking a Supervisor, Material Operations to lead our inventory flow and warehouse team. You will manage receiving, storage, kitting, and distribution, mentoring direct reports, and partnering with Quality Control, Planning, and Purchasing to resolve issues.

This onsite role demands a detail-oriented leader with a proven track record in material operations and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher.
• Five (5) years minimum experience in a Production Coordinator or Material Generalist position.
• Minimum one (1) year of leadership experience.
• Bonus points for experience with MRP systems like Infor.
• Bonus points for experience in the aerospace or automotive industry.
• Bonus points for experience in a rapid growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Approve timecards, scheduling, conduct reviews, maintain stocking levels, and mentor direct reports.
• Implement best practices for warehouse logistics, shipping and receiving, including transportation options, packing requirements, routing, etc.
• Support and maintain metric goals for Inventory teams.
• Conduct regular safety walk-throughs, address safety issues, and promote safety policies.
• Interface with Quality Control, Transportation, Planning, Purchasing, and related departments to resolve receipt and distribution problems.
• Be the point for area audits and compliance requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area with continuous improvements to workspace design.
• Supervise the Inventory, Transport, Shipping and Receiving teams.
• Foster an environment where change is embraced and ideas are implemented when appropriate.
• Perform other related duties to ensure an efficient work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

MRP systems

Production coordination

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

We’re looking for a Supervisor, Material Operations to bring their passion, precision, and leadership skills to our team in Carson, CA. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Manage a team responsible for the receiving, storage, kitting, and distribution of inventory, including delivery and collection from local vendor
• Your goal is to ensure the smooth, damage-free, and cost-efficient material flow to support our operations in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important”

What You'll Do:

• Perform administrative duties, including but not limited to approving timecards, scheduling, conducting reviews, maintaining stocking levels of supplies, and one-on-one mentoring and training of direct reports
• Implement best practices for warehouse logistics, shipping, and receiving, including but not limited to transportation options, packaging requirements, routing, etc.
• Support and maintain metric goals and objectives for the Inventory teams
• Conduct regular safety walk-throughs, addresses safety issues, and promotes safety policies
• Interface with Quality Control, Transportation, Planning, Purchasing, and other related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material
• Be the point position for area audits and other compliance requirements
• Ensure maintenance of a clean and organized work area by making continuous improvements to workspace design
• Supervise the Inventory, Transport, Shipping and Receiving teams
• Foster an environment where change is embraced and ideas are respected, supported, vetted, and ultimately implemented (when appropriate)
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Who We’re Looking For:

• Associate's degree or higher
• Five (5) years minimum experience in a Production Coordinator or Material Generalist position
• Minimum one (1) year of leadership experience
• Bonus points for experience with MRP systems like Infor
• Bonus points for experience in the aerospace or automotive industry
• Bonus points for experience in a rapid growth environment

Location & Schedule:

This position is onsite in Caron,CA and the schedule is Monday – Friday 5am – 1:30pm.