Materials Supervisor Job Description
Materials supervisor
provides leadership to maintenance team regarding best practices, safe work practices and effective utilization of time, creating efficiencies.
Materials Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective materials supervisor job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included materials supervisor job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Will be expected to actively participate in the planning and execution of Lean projects and cellular flow with emphasis to overall levels of customer satisfaction
Candidate will apply ACE principles and methodologies
Contribute to EH&S objectives by proactively identifying potential issues and providing positive root cause problem identification and corrective action
Foster an environment of continuous improvement to eliminate waste and drive efficiency
Supervises, hires, trains, and provides orientation to staff
Interfaces with the customers, suppliers, and other departments to ensure approved material is available to spoke personnel
Provides field and office support using internal databases and troubleshooting tools
Enforces proper inventory procedures and ensures timely transactions by Warehouse personnel
Assists with projects and material versus project yields
Ensures proper documentation of processes, equipment, systems, employee relation issues, investigations
Materials Supervisor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Materials Supervisor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, CPIM, ISM, NAPM, C.P.M, CPSM, CPM, PIV, IATA, DOT
Education for Materials Supervisor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the materials supervisor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Management, Business, Education, Engineering, Business/Administration, Supply Chain Management, Business/Management, Associates, Manufacturing, Technical
Skills for Materials Supervisor
Desired skills for materials supervisor include:
Excel
PowerPoint and Outlook
Using MS Word
GMP and safe work practices
SAP
Production and Inventory Control within manufacturing environment with the ability to teach and coach others on best practices
Oracle
Repack
JDE systems
Kitting
Desired experience for materials supervisor includes:
Must have a minimum of 3 years in Warehouse/Supply chain experience and a minimum of 1 year of Lead and/or Supervisory experience within a Warehouse/Supply chain environment
Requires the ability to safely operate a company vehicle
Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's License with satisfactory driving record
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
Must use standard office equipment, tools and materials
Oversees the hiring process and provides direct supervision for the
Materials Supervisor Examples
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Materials Supervisor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of materials supervisor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for materials supervisor
- Maintains safety standards and training in the department
- Reconciles and approves time detail for employees in the company time system, - approval of OT in advance
- Assist in overall setup of lay down areas, storage facilities, temporary fencing
- Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the effective operation of the material planning functions
- Develops and implements process improvements and issue corrections using DBS tools, TPI, Kanban, Standard Work
- Studies receiving or shipping notices, requests for movement of raw materials and finished products and reports of warehousing space available to develop schedule for material handling activities
- Verifies or prepares records such as routing slips, material requisitions and job orders
- Interprets job orders to workers and assigns duties
- It is the responsibility of the Materials Supervisor to take appropriate action and to effectively communicate where necessary and observations which may impact Lear’s ability to manufacture a quality product and to achieve an on time delivery
- Hires, develops, evaluates, and (when necessary) disciplines and discharges subordinate personnel or makes authoritative recommendations in such matters
Qualifications for materials supervisor
- Demonstrated knowledge of materiel management
- Must be flexible relative to department assignment and available for off-shift work
- Prior work within a high complexity, low volume materials environment
- Knowledge of KanBan, Six Sigma, and lean manufacturing
- Have had experience managing and motivating people
- Proficient use of MS Office and MRP experience
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Materials Supervisor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of materials supervisor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for materials supervisor
- Directs appropriate analytical tools for tasks
- Managing and supervision of the warehouse staff
- Issuing of materials
- Assist in management of physical inventory programs/audits
- Supervise inventory stocking programs - customer, internal, offsite
- Assure inventory accuracy meets company and customer requirements
- Supervise day-to-day facility inventory and material distribution
- Maintain material reports established to measure daily, weekly and monthly status and performance
- Maintain and develop materials metrics
- Develop additional reports that may be helpful
Qualifications for materials supervisor
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline
- Lifting up to 30lbs., standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing stooping, stretching and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning tactical execution
- Determine and implement improved material processes utilizing continuous improvement methods
- Develop direct employees via regular reviews, training and performance appraisals
- Hires, trains, motivates, leads, develops and evaluates staff
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Materials Supervisor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a materials supervisor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for materials supervisor
- Analyses and maintains material classification and master data parameters both raw and finished goods, and where appropriate calculates and implements correct parameters to ensure targets are met, including safety stock levels, lead time achieving item master accuracy
- Integrate process, policies and procedures
- Act on behalf of the Manager in his/her absence as directed
- Develop distribution procedures, job standards, and evaluation criteria in coordination with the Manager
- Monitor and maintain the department budget
- Assist as needed with product recalls and/or returns
- Develop, maintain, and monitor distribution systems in coordination with the specific departments involved
- Maintain and monitor departments’ KPIs/metrics, and take action or make recommendations based on analysis of information
- Monitor labor hours reporting and make adjustments to staffing as appropriate
- Conduct orientation and in-service education programs for staff
Qualifications for materials supervisor
- In depth knowledge of inventory systems and processes
- 1 - 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
- At least five years of relevant experience in inventory management, material staging, and production scheduling
- ANALYTICAL SKILLS – Critical thinking capability, ability to compare, contrast and quantify, and keen attention to detail, with a strong sense of urgency
- Must have complete understanding and experience with integrated manufacturing software systems
- Coordinate all computer- and procedure-based training for SCM Materials & Logistics employees
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Materials Supervisor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of materials supervisor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for materials supervisor
- Perform standard purchasing activities such as bidding, market analysis, supply cycle, and cost reduction
- Monitor procurement card program for users at the hospital
- Coordinate compliance with Healthcare Accredidation Program (HFAP), State, and Federal agencies for assigned areas
- The Inventory Control Materials Runner Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Materials Runner staff, creating and maintaining schedules, and staff training, development, and coaching, ensuring that the outlet delivery schedule is maintained
- Run required inventory reports to properly maintain inventory levels to avaid stock-outs
- Receive, issue, and deliver needed supplies in a timely manner
- Understand and communicate to department Managers and staff regarding proper Supply Automation usage for inventory optimization
- Coordinate sataffing schedule and respond to staffing shortages
- Investigate, evaluate and resolve concerns of customers engaging and informing Distribution Manager as needed
- Manage all aspects of assigned workforce - time and attendance, time off, training, skills-matrix, discipline)
Qualifications for materials supervisor
- Must have computer knowledge ( Microsoft office)
- Certify Stand-Up& Sit Down Forklift driver
- Initiate changes in working conditions and processes to increase efficiency and quality (Kaizen, Truck Operating System, Continuous Improvement)
- Safety – Ensure all employees are trained to work in a safe manner
- Coordinates all domestic and international shipments
- Responsible for subordinate safety compliance and training
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Materials Supervisor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of materials supervisor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for materials supervisor
- Investigate production delays due to materials and ingredients and takes corrective action as necessary
- Keep management informed of the status of materials and ingredients and promptly notify management of issues impacting production
- Track and update daily inventory reports for materials and ingredients
- Order and work with suppliers and transportation companies for delivery of materials and ingredients
- Supervise and update SCAR data base for materials and ingredients
- Complete monthly and year end closings
- Complete daily activities of receivers and stay within SOX compliance
- Support corporate accounts payable on issues that may arise
- Manage and update the drop lot and all storage trailers assigned to the facility
- Track late arrivals and no shows for vendor transportation
Qualifications for materials supervisor
- Candidates must be able to clearly communicate in English
- General knowledge of cost effective inventory principles and management
- Work is performed in an office setting with occasional exposure to industrial operations (temperatures, noise)
- Motivated and able to function independently
- Able to communicate well with other members of the team
- Demonstrated aptitude and working knowledge in implementation of lean material flow concepts