Material Handling Supervisor (Teradyne, N. Reading, MA)
About The Position
The Material Handling Supervisor oversees the daily work of material handlers and warehouse personnel to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, movement, and distribution of materials. The role supports inventory accuracy and compliance with safety regulations while meeting production and customer requirements. The supervisor coordinates material-handling operations, maintains warehouse organization, monitors staffing and workload, and identifies opportunities to improve material flow, inventory management, productivity, and warehouse efficiency. The position partners with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Logistics, Receiving, and Inventory Control teams. The role also guides and develops material handlers and warehouse associates through coaching, performance evaluations, feedback, and training coordination.
Requirements
- Zero to two years of supervisory experience.
- 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; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Oracle ERP knowledge.
- 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 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 in 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Tuition assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
