Materials Management Supervisor - Supply Chain

International Motors•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

International Motors is hiring a Materials Management Supervisor in San Antonio to direct activities in production areas and support production, quality, and cost objectives. The supervisor develops schedules and staffing requirements for kitting and/or conveyance, and selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to support efficient operations. This salaried role initially works day shift and is expected to transition to night shift as the operation ramps up. The day schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM–4:00 PM; the night schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 PM–4:00 AM. Production on the night shift is planned to begin in early 2027, with the role transitioning in mid-2027. A 10% shift differential applies upon transition to the night schedule. Employees are expected to support operations as needed, which may include extended shifts, production startup and recovery activities, and occasional weekends. The position supervises a team focused on daily production needs in kitting and/or conveyance. It maintains inventory accuracy and material-control processes, allocates staffing and coverage, addresses operational deviations and production interruptions, promotes safety, and coordinates with other manufacturing functions to meet production goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of materials management or supply chain experience; or a master's degree and at least 1 year of such experience; or at least 5 years of materials management or supply chain experience.
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis; employment-related work sponsorship is not anticipated.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and reporting tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to compare, contrast, and quantify, with keen attention to detail and urgency.
Ability to multitask and prioritize daily business requirements.
Firm understanding of manufacturing processes.
Initiative and ability to embrace challenges and change.
Ability to project self-confidence and communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to coach, train, and lead new processes.
Ability to work overtime to complete daily tasks and support production needs.
Ability to set priorities, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work well under pressure and effectively with teams to deliver results.
Willingness to achieve high standards and continuously improve.

Nice To Haves

ERP experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage a team providing daily production support, with a focus on kitting and/or conveyance areas.
Maintain and audit accurate inventory.
Develop and encourage team members in their career growth.
Use problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action to resolve and prevent production interruptions.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems.
Assist with establishing and maintaining an inventory control system, as needed.
Develop and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operations.
Allocate staffing and coverage, anticipate production issues, and reduce downtime.
Drive safety improvements, behaviors, and a strong safety culture in Supply Chain.
Communicate with General Assembly, Quality, Engineering, and other production departments to ensure production goals are met.
Develop 5S schedules and maintain 5S in assigned stations.
Plan and schedule overtime based on tasks and production needs.
Troubleshoot daily operational deviations.
Coordinate cross-functional projects and activities.
Provide operational support as needed, which may include extended shifts, startup activities, recovery efforts, and occasional weekend support.