Materials Supervisor

Job description

• Provide leadership to the Warehouse staff including but not limited to performance management, employee development, and training, etc. with focus on increasing employee engagement and ownership
• Assist in the overall efficiency of the operation of the plant by leading the materials process of Raw and Packaging materials, including scheduling of inbound loads and yard management
• Manage inventory of Raw and Packaging materials received in the Plant, using best practices for inventory control, like cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.

Ensure materials are received, labeled, and put away following standard operating procedures, best practices and quality policies. Manage records like bills of lading, packing slips, and damage reports, addressing any discrepancies. Investigate and approve all invoices for assigned warehouse and production supplies. Assist with the department budget by monitoring and controlling direct costs and expenditure. Facilitate communication and interaction with external partners, including suppliers, third party logistics, federal and government entities and corporate officials.

Perform scheduling of receiving personnel, including planning, communication, adjustments and administration of timecards for direct reports. Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or a related field preferred but not required. Minimum of 5 years' working experience supervising warehouse operations, inventory control, and shipping or receiving functions in a manufacturing environment, managing team members over three shifts.

SAP experience is preferred. Knowledge of GMP and safe work practices. WMS, MRP and Inventory control experience. Working experience leading Safety performance. Familiarity with forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment. Proficient knowledge in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Supervisory leadership in materials warehouse environment. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed deadlines. Demonstrated ability to delegate and follow through.

Excellent problem-solving skills. Good communication skills, team work and collaboration.