Material Flow Supervisor

As Material Flow Supervisor for our Supply Chain you will keep production moving by ensuring accurate efficient material flow to and from the lines. Youll combine leadership with Lean principles-championing 5S safety and continuous improvement-while using data to eliminate waste and drive measurable impact.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Specific Responsibilities

Material Flow & Replenishment

• Strengthen and standardize material flow processes including optimizing tugger routes improving scanning accuracy and supporting automation initiatives.

• Ensure timely delivery of components to production lines preventing shortages or overstock and monitor workstation inventory levels and coordinate replenishment.

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of digital replenishment tools and automation initiatives (e.g. barcode scanning systems AGVs).

• Partner with Planning and Operations to align material delivery with production schedules and minimize downtime caused by material disruptions.

Lean & 5S Leadership

• Champion 5S standards and Lean principles across material handling and line-side support areas.

• Drive team engagement in waste identification standardized work and kaizen initiatives.

• Utilize data and KPI trends to reduce material-related downtime and improve throughput.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a frontline materials team supporting multiple high-volume production lines.

• Establish clear expectations reinforce accountability and foster a culture of safety communication and respect.

• Conduct daily start-up meetings ensure training completion and provide coaching focused on safety productivity and team ownership.

Systems Metrics & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) ERP tools and barcode scanning systems to ensure real-time material accuracy.

• Track and act on key performance indicators including material-related downtime inventory accuracy productivity and route efficiency.

• Partner with Operations Engineering Quality and Safety to ensure cohesive material flow and alignment with plant priorities.

Work Environment

• Floor-based leadership role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Requires daily presence on the production floor frequent walking between lines and material areas and hands-on engagement with operators and material handlers. Must be comfortable working around powered industrial equipment (forklifts tuggers AGVs) and occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment including direct exposure to production support or materialhandling workflows

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a people leadership role overseeing material handlers tugger operators or similar frontline logistics staff

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Supply Chain Logistics or Materials Management

• Strong communication leadership problem-solving and safety knowledge

• Strong understanding of safety practices standardized work and continuousimprovement mindsets common in manufacturing

• Proficiency in WMS and basic ERP/materialtracking tools. and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future*