Material Supervisor

Lear Corporation•Grand Prairie, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods within the manufacturing facility to support production requirements. This role leads warehouse and material handling personnel, ensures inventory accuracy, coordinates material movement, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Prior automotive and/or manufacturing experience
Prior experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination
Ability to evaluate, develop and execute resolution plan when unexpected issues arise.
Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
Organized and able to prioritize based on fluctuation of needs.
Ability to set expectations and hold team members accountable through all facets of the job.
Ability to proactively assess daily and future conditions to minimize disruptions within the plant.

Nice To Haves

Prior JIT experience in a Materials related role
Prior experience working in a seating assembly manufacturing environment
Previous leadership experience in a union environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily material handling, warehousing, receiving, shipping, and inventory control activities.
Ensure production lines are supplied with the necessary materials to meet manufacturing schedules and customer requirements.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to prevent shortages and minimize excess inventory.
Lead and develop material handlers, warehouse associates, and logistics personnel through coaching, performance management, and employee development.
Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts, physical inventories, and system transactions.
Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Planning, Quality, and Logistics teams to resolve material issues and support operational goals.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including inventory accuracy, line shortages, shipping performance, and productivity.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Investigate and resolve material discrepancies, inventory variances, and shipping/receiving issues.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, inventory optimization, and process standardization.
Coordinate the movement and storage of seat components, raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods.
Ensure proper material handling practices are followed to prevent damage and maintain product quality.
Participate in production meetings and support operational planning activities.