Material & Kitting Supervisor

JOB TITLE: Material & Kitting Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Stores

REPORTING TO: General Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION:

Lead inventory control and kitting operations within a high-mix low-volume PCBA manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate inventory timely and precise kitting and seamless material flow to support production schedules and minimize line disruptions.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Lead daily inventory control and kitting operations to support fast-paced PCBA production.
• Ensure kits are built accurately completely and on time to meet production schedules and prevent line downtime.
• Partner closely with the Master Scheduler Production and Test teams to prioritize and adjust material flow based on real-time needs.
• Drive inventory accuracy across all material types (electronic components WIP subassemblies finished goods consignment) through disciplined cycle counting and reconciliation.
• Own and improve KPIs including:
• Inventory accuracy
• Kitting accuracy
• Material shortages / line stops
• Kit turnaround time
• Oversee receiving and coordinate incoming inspection with Quality to ensure timely material availability and proper disposition.
• Ensure strict lot control traceability and component handling practices.
• Maintain accurate material transactions and location control within Macola ERP ensuring system-to-floor alignment at all times.
• Establish and enforce standards for all inventory transactions (receiving kitting issuing transfers returns stock purges).
• Drive continuous improvement in materials flow using Lean principles focus on reducing shortages excess handling and inefficiencies in kitting.
• Lead SQCD and 5S routines within the materials area to drive accountability and operational discipline.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions; train team members on best practices for inventory control and kitting.
• Support and lead physical inventory and audit readiness ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee material movement across production areas as needed.
• Ensure a safe organized and efficient work environment.
• Manage team performance staffing and payroll reporting.
• Support additional supply chain and operations initiatives as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
• 35 years of experience in inventory control kitting or materials management in a PCBA/electronics manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of:
• Electronic components and material handling
• Inventory accuracy and cycle counting
• Kitting in high-mix production environments
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Experience with Macola or similar ERP/MRP systems
• Strong Excel/data tracking capability
• Experience reducing material shortages and line disruptions
• Lean / Six Sigma experience
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk the production floor regularly
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Adequate vision and hearing for safe job performance

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Libra Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.