Materials Supervisor

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Materials Supervisor at MKS Inc. you will report directly to the Sr. Materials Supervisor and will be responsible for leading inbound and internal material flow activities across the warehouse. This role oversees receiving kitting inventory operations and inventory control functions to ensure accurate timely and efficient material availability in support of production and customer requirements.

You will partner closely with Production Planning Quality and Supply Chain teams to maintain inventory accuracy execute standard work and support continuous improvement initiatives across the distribution and warehouse environment. You will also support daily operational execution across multiple functional areas helping drive performance aligned to safety quality delivery and cost objectives.

You Will Make an Impact By:
Lead inbound warehouse and material flow operations across receiving and kitting
Ensure accurate and timely material receipt transactions and availability
Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts issue resolution and corrective actions
Establish and enforce standard work safety practices and warehouse procedures
Coordinate cross-functionally with Planning Production Quality and Procurement
Coach and develop team members to drive performance and accountability
Monitor performance using KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives
Escalate operational risks and support resolution with leadership

Skills You Bring (Required Skills):
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
35 years of related experience
Prior experience leading or supervising teams in a distribution or manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of receiving inventory control and kitting processes
Experience working in an ERP/MRP system (Oracle preferred)
Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced high-volume operational environment

Preferred Skills:
CPIM and/or APICS certification
Experience in a multi-site or multi-team warehouse environment
Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience
Prior experience supporting production or manufacturing operations
Ability to analyze inventory and operational data to drive corrective actions
Experience developing standard work training materials and process documentation
Exposure to warehouse layout material flow optimization or space utilization initiatives

Supervisory Scope:
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Sr. Materials Supervisor
Direct Reports: Material Handlers across multiple site

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required
Standing walking and operating in a warehouse environment for extended periods
Working conditions may include minimal climate control and varying noise levels
Overtime or weekend work may be required to support operational needs
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware high voltage gas water and heat
Responsible for supporting operations across two different shifts with flexibility to adjust or change shifts as business needs require

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $71025 - 118374 annually is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position based on a wide range of factors including qualifications experience and training operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by MKS it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

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