Materials Supervisor

About the role

The Materials Supervisor will coordinate all material control systems, inbound and outbound shipments, material handling activities, and inventory control, primarily from the shop floor. Responsibilities include coordinating material handler activities, warehouse layout, and customs compliance; training and developing the material handling team; implementing cycle counting and pull systems; managing receiving, DMR processes, and supplier reconciliation; and maintaining accurate tracking of Truckload Utilization (TUMS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all material control systems, inbound and outbound shipments, and material handling activities.
• Coordinate warehouse layout activities and train, coach, and develop the material handling team.
• Implement and assist in the development of cycle counting and pull systems for each commodity.
• Manage and coordinate receiving and DMR processes; input incoming receipts on a regular and timely basis.
• Manage the outbound shipment process and coordinate all customs compliance requirements.
• Observe Materials and Production operations to ensure compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, 5S principles, and Production/Materials standards.
• Assist in maintaining and revising visual inventory benchmark standards.
• Coordinate daily production build schedules and conduct daily floor walks.
• Serve as the liaison between Materials and Production and coordinate all external warehouse activities.
• Run RPS history and cumulative reports, verifying receipts in the RPS file.
• Monitor systems to ensure accurate tracking of Truckload Utilization (TUMS).
• Initiate actions to prevent nonconformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
• Manage and maintain onsite replenishment of trailers (Shelve).
• Identify and record problems related to product, process, and quality systems; initiate, recommend, and implement solutions.
• Control further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming products until deficiencies are corrected.
• Participate in Health, Safety, and Environmental investigations and the 8D process to support root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Report accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies; ensure compliance with all safety procedures and safe work practices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Materials Supervision experience within a manufacturing environment.
• JIT Automotive Sequencing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and formal problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; QAD preferred.
• Ability to work on 2nd shift 5:00pm - 1:30am, Monday through Friday.

Primary location

Bridgewater Interiors III