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Materials Supervisor

Insight Global

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Clinton, NC
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Six Sigma Green Belt CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Insight Global is hiring a Materials Supervisor. The Materials Supervisor leads and supports a team of material handlers and warehouse personnel, overseeing daily warehouse and distribution operations to ensure timely availability of materials for production. They monitor inventory accuracy, track operational KPIs, coordinate material flow, troubleshoot issues, train staff, enforce safety, maintain records, and partner with management on continuous improvement initiatives.

Key focus areas include Lead a team of material handlers and warehouse personnel, providing daily direction and coaching, Oversee daily warehouse and distribution center operations to ensure timely material availability, and Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation of discrepancies.

Important skills include Leadership, Team Supervision, Inventory Management, KPI Tracking, Material Flow Coordination, and Troubleshooting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipTeam SupervisionInventory ManagementKPI TrackingMaterial Flow CoordinationTroubleshootingSafety ObservationTraining and OnboardingSAPLean Continuous ImprovementForklift OperationPower Industrial Vehicle OperationOverhead Crane Operation

Qualifications

3-5 Years Manufacturing ExperienceBachelor's Degree or Equivalent ExperienceSix Sigma Green Belt CertificationProduction Supervisory Experience

Full job description

Job Description

  • Lead and support a team of material handlers and warehouse personnel, providing daily direction, coaching, and workload prioritization.

 • Oversee daily warehouse and distribution center operations to ensure materials, parts, and supplies are available to production on time.

 • Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, storage location reviews, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies.

 • Track and maintain operational KPIs related to productivity, efficiency, inventory performance, and team performance.

 • Coordinate material flow and traffic within the warehouse to ensure smooth receiving, storage, picking, and shipping operations.

 • Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues involving equipment, tooling, inventory, or material movement.

 • Train, onboard, and certify new material handlers and powered industrial vehicle (PIV) operators while ensuring adherence to work procedures.

 • Conduct regular safety observations, enforce warehouse safety regulations, and address compliance concerns as needed.

 • Maintain employee attendance, staffing, training, and performance records.

 • Partner with the Materials Manager to identify process improvement opportunities and implement continuous improvement initiatives throughout the warehouse.

 • Lead warehouse-related continuous improvement projects focused on increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving inventory control.

 • Assist with employee development, performance management, and disciplinary processes in collaboration with Human Resources.

 • Requisition materials, equipment, parts, and supplies to support operational needs.

Provide hands-on support across warehouse operations as needed and assist with special projects or additional responsibilities assigned by leadership.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

  • 3-5 years of Manufacturing experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

  • Experience managing materials, conducting cycle counts, Tracking KPI's, auditing inventory, and tracking inventory performance

  • Safety observation and enforcement experience

  • past training and experience implementing lean and continuous improvement protocols - SAP experience

  • Knowledge of leading forklift operators and PIV's (Power Industrial Vehicles)

  • Six sigma green belt certification

  • production supervisory background

  • overhead crane knowledge/working experience

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