Warehouse & Materials Supervisor 2nd Shift

Shift: 2nd Shift (MonThu 3:00 PM 1:00 AM) occasional overtime/weekends as needed
Compensation: Up to $85000 base salary 5% performance bonus $500/month shift differential ($6000/year)

Job Overview

The Kitting Group Leader is responsible for leading daily shop floor kitting and material flow operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures production lines are consistently supplied with the right materials while coordinating closely with the warehouse production and supply chain teams.

You will directly supervise a unionized team acting as the primary on-floor leader for scheduling performance management safety compliance and operational coordination. Strong hands-on leadership and experience in union environments are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Directly supervise hourly union employees in kitting and material handling operations
• Manage scheduling attendance vacation approvals and shift coverage
• Provide coaching training and performance management to team members
• Resolve employee relations issues in alignment with union agreements

Shop Floor & Production Support

• Oversee daily kitting distribution and material flow to production lines
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to avoid production disruptions
• Coordinate finished goods movement between production warehouse and shipping areas

Inventory & Materials Management

• Monitor shop floor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment with warehouse teams
• Conduct inventory checks and audits aligned with production schedules
• Ensure proper handling tracking and storage of materials and finished goods

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as liaison between production warehouse purchasing and union representatives
• Coordinate resolution of material shortages defects delays and discrepancies
• Communicate operational priorities and resolve bottlenecks in real time

Compliance Safety & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with safety standards union agreements and company policies
• Track and report key metrics including inventory accuracy delivery performance and staffing
• Maintain accurate records of attendance labor tracking and operational reporting

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve kitting and material flow processes
• Implement efficiency improvements to reduce waste and improve production support

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• 13 years of experience in logistics warehouse or manufacturing operations
• Proven supervisory experience managing hourly employees
• Experience working in a unionized environment (required)
• Hands-on experience in shop floor operations (kitting material handling inventory control)
• Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Supply Chain Logistics or related field
• Background in manufacturing operations or supply chain management

Work Environment

• Manufacturing shop floor environment
• Exposure to noise machinery and variable temperatures
• Physically active role including standing walking and manual movement

Why This Role

This position offers a strong opportunity for an experienced manufacturing or logistics leader to take ownership of a critical shop floor operation lead a unionized team and directly impact production efficiency and material flow performance.