Material Supervisor

Material Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and support Material Coordinators in executing daily and scheduled cycle count activities.

• Conduct employee performance evaluations and administer corrective actions in accordance with company policies.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities to support individual and team growth.

• Ensure alignment with departmental objectives and operational priorities.

Cycle Count & Inventory Control

• Develop, maintain, and execute accurate cycle count schedules in compliance with internal requirements.

• Ensure timely completion of recounts and investigate variances.

• Integrate new or revised part numbers and engineering levels into cycle count schedules.

• Assign and monitor cycle counts for high-risk or customer-flagged (“hot”) parts.

Inventory Accuracy & Reconciliation

• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies identified through receiving, cycle counts, and system reports.

• Validate inventory records following engineering changes affecting part numbers, revisions, or quantities.

• Ensure inventory data integrity across systems and physical locations.

Launch, Change Management & Transitions

• Support inventory transitions including run-out of obsolete materials and validation of incoming inventory.

• Assist with balance-out, model year changeovers, and new program launches.

• Coordinate inventory updates to support production and customer requirements during transitions.

Continuous Improvement & Special Projects

• Execute special projects and assignments as directed by the Materials Manager, including inventory optimization, layout improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives.

• Participate in facility-wide continuous improvement efforts and cross-functional initiatives.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with applicable quality management system standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and internal procedures.

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all inventory and cycle count activities.

• Support emergency evacuation procedures and promote a safe working environment.

Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate with customers regarding inventory issues, including obsolescence and discrepancy resolution.

• Collaborate with internal departments to determine appropriate material storage, racking, and flow to support production efficiency.

• Serve as a point of contact for inventory-related concerns across functional teams.

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, manufacturing, or a related discipline.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing or logistics environment; automotive supplier experience preferred.

• Experience in traffic, logistics, or materials management operations.

• Proficiency with ERP and inventory management systems; experience with Trans4M or similar systems preferred.

• Familiarity with OEM JIT/ISP systems, particularly GM systems, is a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Health, Safety, Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to perform standard office and plant-based activities, including sitting, standing, and walking throughout the facility.

• Ability to perform computer-based work for extended periods.

• Occasional travel up to 5% may be required.

• Valid driver’s license required.