Associate Supervisor - Sweeps

Materion Corporation • Buffalo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. The Associate Supervisor - Sweeps will oversee daily operations related to inventory management, material handling, and process documentation, ensuring efficient workflow and accuracy. This role requires strong SAP and Microsoft Excel skills, excellent organizational abilities, and experience with 6S methodologies. The Associate Supervisor will lead a team of operators, manage inventory processes, while ensuring full compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with small teams
• 5+ years experience in operations, inventory management or materials handling.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, inventory management, logistics, or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrated people management and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform detailed calculations and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of and commitment to EHS regulations and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in precious metal refining, operations supervisor experience is preferred.
• Experience with 6S or Lean manufacturing principles is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track inventory levels, locations, and processing using SAP and the Sweeps system, including conducting regular cycle counts and quarterly inventory to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee material handling tasks such as processing incoming materials, managing samples (tracking, storage, expirations), and preparing materials for shipping through consolidation calculations and SAP transactions.
• Lead the sweeps quarterly inventory process by isolating materials, verifying paperwork, adjusting SAP records, managing manual tags, and reporting status updates to stakeholders.
• Supervise and support a team of three operators, including performance management and providing backup coverage to maintain continuous operations.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations and company policies while implementing and sustaining 6S principles to maintain an organized and efficient work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees