Material Control Supervisor

Simplex Inc•Springfield, IL

2d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Material Control Supervisor leads the flow, accuracy, availability, and control of materials supporting production. This working leadership role implements and improves material control procedures, maintains inventory accuracy, coordinates material movement to the production floor, resolves shortages and discrepancies, and trains employees. Supervisors are expected to frequently work alongside department employees on the same tasks rather than function strictly from an office. The supervisor oversees material identification, staging, delivery, inventory control, kitting, material returns, unused components, work-in-process, and completed-job reconciliation. The role coordinates with Planning, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and other departments to address material needs, maintain traceability, and resolve issues. It also leads employees, promotes consistent execution and continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with safety requirements, company policies, and applicable laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 3 years of material control, inventory control, warehouse, production support, or related manufacturing experience.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory, lead, or demonstrated team-leadership experience in a manufacturing or material-handling environment.
Demonstrated experience with inventory accuracy, cycle counting, material transactions, location control, shortage resolution, kitting, staging, and material movement.
Experience using an ERP/MRP system required.
Forklift experience required; current certification is preferred, or the ability to successfully complete company forklift training/certification.
Problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under deadlines.
Ability to work and communicate across various departments and positions within the organization.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English clearly.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 30 pounds consistently, with heavier weights necessary at times.
Must be able to stand, bend, or work in various positions.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or technical training in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or business.
Epicor experience strongly preferred.
Current forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure materials are identified, staged, and delivered to the production floor on time to support the production schedule.
Monitor material availability and work with Planning, Purchasing, Production, and other departments to resolve shortages before they affect scheduled work.
Research recurring part shortages, inventory discrepancies, incorrect material issues, and other material-flow concerns; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accurate material locations, quantities, transactions, and status in Epicor and other organizational tools.
Oversee inventory control activities, including cycle counts, discrepancy research, inventory adjustments, and follow-up actions.
Coordinate movement and control of materials between designated storage, staging, kitting, and production areas.
Establish and maintain clear material-control processes for kitting, staging, material returns, unused components, work-in-process, and completed-job reconciliation.
Review material priorities against the production schedule and communicate changes, risks, and constraints to appropriate teams.
Partner with the Quality Manager to maintain and improve material handling, identification, traceability, and nonconforming-material processes.
Support identification, segregation, documentation, and disposition of damaged or nonconforming materials in coordination with Quality and Purchasing.
Train, coach, motivate, and lead Material Control employees; set clear expectations and follow up on performance and process compliance.
Promote continuous improvement, organization, accountability, and consistent execution throughout material-control activities.
Comply with safety and company policy requirements and lead employees to do the same; maintain a thorough understanding of Simplex policies and procedures.
Maintain clean, safe, and orderly material-control, staging, and work areas in coordination with the Management Team.
Ensure all department members are treated fairly, equitably, and respectfully, without discrimination and consistently with company policies and applicable laws.
Adhere to Simplex policies and be on the job whenever the crew is scheduled to be working.