Material Handling Supervisor (Teradyne, N. Reading, MA)
About The Position
The Material Handling Supervisor oversees the daily activities of material handlers and warehouse personnel to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, movement, and distribution of materials. The role is responsible for inventory accuracy and compliance with safety regulations, while supporting production and customer requirements. The supervisor also works with cross-functional teams and leads the development and performance of material-handling staff. The position is based in North Reading, Massachusetts. Candidates must be local to the position location; relocation assistance is unavailable. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Zero to two years of supervisory experience.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Candidates must be local to the position location; relocation is not provided.
- The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in supply chain, Business, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Oracle ERP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of material-handling personnel.
- Ensure timely receipt, storage, picking, staging, and delivery of materials to support production and customer requirements.
- Monitor workload and staffing levels to meet operational objectives.
- Maintain warehouse organization and make efficient use of storage space.
- Promote and enforce a safe working environment.
- Identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory management, productivity, and warehouse efficiency.
- Partner with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Logistics, Receiving, and Inventory Control teams.
- Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and transaction verification.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Monitor material transactions within ERP/WMS systems.
- Guide, coach, and develop material handlers and warehouse associates.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
- Coordinate training for new employees and ongoing skill development.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Tuition assistance programs.
- Additional health and well-being benefit programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
