Material Control Supervisor 1st Shift
About The Position
The Material Control Supervisor oversees a production area and its production and logistics processes, ensuring the team meets Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery targets. The role builds effective team relationships and promotes safe performance and adherence to standard operating procedures. It works closely with internal and external teams to support production efficiency and customer requirements. The supervisor manages inbound materials, inventory, staffing and employee development, production plans and performance records, workflow, shipping, warehousing, and coordination with maintenance. The position also supports continuous improvement, cleanliness, safety compliance, and on-time delivery of quality products. It is a first-shift, full-time exempt role in Ellabell, Georgia, reporting to the Material Control Manager. The listed schedule is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM and may change based on production demands.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of production control leadership experience.
- Strong experience with environmental, health, and safety practices and standards.
- Ability to lift 60 pounds.
- Experience operating a forklift, pallet jacks, and other production equipment required for production control duties.
- Knowledge of production tools and equipment.
- Strong communication and public speaking skills.
- Ability to handle multifaceted projects alongside day-to-day activities.
- Ability to establish credibility, make decisions, and support the organization’s mission.
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency with computerized programs, especially Microsoft Office, ERP, and SAP.
- Previous manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee inbound material labeling, receiving, and scanning.
- Conduct inventory counting and monitor inventory levels, reporting discrepancies.
- Manage personnel functions, including staffing, performance appraisals, timekeeping, feedback, employee development, and continuous improvement.
- Assist and guide supervisory staff in employee recognition, corrective actions, and terminations when needed.
- Manage departmental performance measures and visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to managers.
- Guide day-to-day operations for Production Leads and assign specific tasks.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by training personnel on equipment and resources and ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Work with Production Leads to ensure they have the tools and resources needed to complete daily schedules.
- Manage departmental workflow to achieve complete, on-time delivery of quality products to internal and external customers.
- Conduct staff meetings as needed and participate in monthly staff meetings.
- Develop a culture and processes that promote plant cleanliness.
- Work with company staff and service areas to improve employee relations, reduce turnover, and support committees.
- Implement and support continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Work cooperatively with team members, support teams, leadership, customers, supplier partners, and guests.
- Exercise sound judgment in decisions and maintain professional, respectful, and courteous conduct.
- Analyze production capacity and demand to identify bottlenecks or constraints, and develop strategies to optimize resources and meet customer demand.
- Create annual, monthly, and daily production plans based on orders and demand forecasts.
- Record and monitor daily production performance in the ERP system.
- Facilitate manufacturing-order closeout and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborate daily to align production plans with target production goals.
- Oversee warehousing of out-of-pocket products and ensure proper storage and inventory control.
- Register production information based on the Production Operation Plan (POP) and maintain accurate production data.
- Track equipment downtime, develop strategies to minimize disruptions, and coordinate maintenance activities to limit production impacts.
- Prepare shipping instructions and oversee delivery.
- Conduct monthly pay-off procedures to reconcile inventory.
- Manage procurement and inventory of KD (Knock-Down) imported parts and materials.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off.
- Relocation support, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
