Materials Supervisor
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteArlington, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Monitor and support production and procurement of raw materials to maintain optimal inventory levels and steady material flow. Manage shipping/receiving teams, verify incoming shipments, and coordinate tooling logistics to assembly plants. Develop and maintain material control systems within the QAD ERP, ensuring accurate records and minimizing obsolescence. Support new product launches by implementing floor systems and 5S processes while identifying continuous improvement opportunities in plant layout and organization. Operate mobile equipment to load, unload, and move materials safely, ensuring all receiving drivers and docks adhere to safety protocols. Resolve discrepancies with suppliers and freight companies to ensure on-time delivery and smooth production activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of advanced schooling and/or work experience
- 3+ years of experience and demonstrated success in Business, Materials Management or Supply Chain Mgt/Logistics
- Proficiency with ERP and Kanban Systems
- Ability to plan and analyze production requirements and implement supporting material systems and business processes
- Working knowledge of material flows and layouts
- Highly organized and detailed to establish priorities, identify and set goals
- Able to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines and be able to perform self-initiated and planned activities
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, especially for collaborating with others internally and externally to accomplish goals and resolve issues
- Broad knowledge of mobile equipment and operation
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 and other customer specific requirements
- Tact, a sense of urgency, and an overall customer satisfaction focus
- Ability to reconcile accounts
- Demonstrated and creative ability to solve problems
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Familiar with MRP systems (QAD's MfgPro and GM's MGO experience preferred)
Desired Qualifications
- Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- GM's MGO experience
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