Material Control Supervisor

• Supervise material controllers and receiving personnel; assign and manage daily work in accordance with the CBA Administer CBA provisions (overtime seniority scheduling job assignments) fairly and consistently
• Address employee issues and grievances; partner with HR/Labor Relations as needed documenting incidences thoroughly
• Coach performance and administer discipline per company policy and CBA
• Maintain accurate attendance and timekeeping records

• Ensure timely delivery of materials to assembly machining and welding operations
• Oversee line-side replenishment and kanban systems
• Respond quickly to shortages and coordinate material returns/disposition
• Support safe and efficient material handling operations

• Supervise receiving ensuring accurate and timely processing of incoming materials
• Ensure receiving clerks confirm material quantities and part numbers match purchase orders and packing slips
• Coordinate with Quality on inspections discrepancies and returns
• Lead cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy
• Enforce proper ERP transactions and maintain organized FIFO-compliant storage
• Identify root causes of inventory variances and implement corrective actions

• Enforce safety standards and maintain 5S across all material areas
• Participate in production meetings; communicate material risks and status
• Drive process improvements to improve flow and reduce waste

• HS Diploma/GED Required
• 12-15 years of materials/warehouse experience in manufacturing
• Experience supporting assembly machining or welding operations

• Lean manufacturing 5S or kanban experience
• Experience in high-mix low-volume environments
• Familiarity with raw materials and fabricated components

The Coats Company is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color national origin religion ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) age marital status disability veteran status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity or expression and other characteristics protected by law.