Supervisor, Materials

MasterBrand, Inc.; Waterloo, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC in Waterloo, IA, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee a team of material handlers, ensure timely supply of materials to production, and maintain orderly, safe work areas. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, cycle counts, and coordination with inventory control and ERP systems.

You will lead safety meetings, train staff, cross-train across areas, and monitor equipment like forklifts and scales.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of high school.
• Positive attitude and good leadership skills.
• Experience managing a group of 10 or more people.
• Must have approved forklift driving license.
• ERP/MRP knowledge and manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse material handlers and communicate with HR.
• Lead weekly safety meetings and provide documentation to HR.
• Train and reinforce warehouse procedures and cross-train staff.
• Conduct audits and address discrepancies with inventory control.
• Maintain equipment (forklifts, scales, pallet jacks) and ensure proper paperwork.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

ERP/MRP knowledge

Safety compliance

Team management

Analytical ability

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

MS Office

Scanners/Scales

Job description

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.

Job Summary

Will supervise a group of over people making sure all materials are properly stored and that materials are provided to production in a timely manner with no shortages. In case of any shortages proper information should be communicated to related depts. to take necessary actions. This supervisor will make sure all areas are organized in an easy-find way to avoid losing time and improve productivity of his area of responsibility. This individual will be responsible for maintaining the equipment use in his area (such as forklifts, scales, pallet jacks, etc.) in good shape following the maintenance procedures. This position has the responsibility of supervising the warehouse material handlers; as part of the daily routine the supervisor will conduct audits to the material prepared for work orders and will take action when discrepancies are found. As part of the weekly routine he would have to conduct safety meetings with his people and will make sure employees follow safety instructions. This Supervisor will make sure that all the paperwork for any material issued out of the warehouse is properly documented and when needed (according to procedures) information will be turned in to inventory control office for proper processing in the ERP system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of warehouse material handlers making contact with each one of them on daily basis and filling out reports requested by HR.
• Conduct Safety meeting with his people on weekly basis and turn in documentation to HR dept.
• Train and reinforce warehouse procedures as well as any other procedure applying to his area of responsibility .
• Cross-train people to learn different areas.
• Conduct audits on the work done by any employee under his supervision and take necessary actions.
• Maintain all equipment under his area of responsibility in good shape( forklifts, scales, pallet jacks, scanners, and any other material handling equipment)
• Make sure procedures are followed and proper paperwork is turned in on time to inventory control office for proper processing.
• Must be able to achieve goals with approved budget.
• Keep area clean and organized.
• Maintain organized files
• Provide information and reports requested by top management.
• Must be able to use ERP system to compare his documentation vs. information processed in the system.
• Follow up on results on cycle counts and in coordination with Inventory control supervisor take the necessary actions when discrepancies are found.
• Use resources productively.
• Any other job related activity as requested by superiors.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Equal Employment Opportunities.

Additional Requirements

• Forklift driving license.
• Able to travel to other company facilities to perform related activities.
• CPR certified (desired).
• Knowledge on proper use of fire extinguishers.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of high school.
• Positive attitude.
• Goods leadership skills.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Experience managing a group of 10 or more people.
• Have manufacturing background.
• E.R.P. or M.R.P. knowledge.
• Must have approved forklift driving license.
• Analytic ability to attack and solve problems.
• Mathematically inclined.
• Bilingual (preferred).
• Solve problems using sound judgment.
• Able to use scales or other device to facilitate counting methods.
• Good with conversions ( kilos to pounds, liters to gallons, square footage calculations, etc)
• Knowledge on use of counting scales, scanners, calculators, measuring tape and other warehouse and material handling equipment equipment.
• Computer literate ( MS office ).
• Team work oriented.
• Flexible Schedule
• Acceptable Experience: 4 to 5 years of experience in similar position with manufacturing background.

Physical Demands

• Continual walking, standing, reaching, pushing and lifting.
• Use of hands to include grasping both firm and light.
• Occasional lifting and/or carrying of 11-30 lbs. Floor to chest.
• Occasionally working under, over and/or uncomfortable positions.

Environmental Factors

• Work inside/outside in a non-climate controlled conditions.
• Exposure to hot/cold temperatures based on outside conditions.
• Exposure to loud noises.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Reasonable Accommodations MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [e-mail].

MasterBrand® isn’t just a cabinet company – we are an organization of people who are Building Great Experiences Together. For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Building on our history by innovating how we work and what we offer, MasterBrand is proud to be an industry leader. We achieve this through The MasterBrand Way – our business system – which empowers every individual to make the team better, be bold and drive our business forward, and champion improvement in all that we do.

Through this unique culture, we strive to create a best place to work where:

• We aim for opportunity, purpose and reward in our associates’ experience all within an organization where our associates can thrive.
• We work hard to create an environment that keeps people safe, values their unique experiences and perspectives, and fosters collaboration and belonging.
• We are committed to supporting the well‑being of our associates and the communities in which we operate.