Materials Management Supervisor - Supply Chain
About The Position
International is hiring a Materials Management Supervisor in San Antonio to direct the development and implementation of activities in production areas to meet production, quality, and cost objectives. The role develops schedules and manpower requirements for kitting and/or conveyance and selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to support efficient operations. The position initially works Day Shift and is required to transition to Night Shift as the operation ramps up in mid-2027. Day Shift is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM–4:00 PM; Night Shift is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 PM–4:00 AM. Production on the night shift is planned to begin in early 2027. The role is salaried and supports a manufacturing operation. Employees are expected to provide operational support as needed, which may involve extended shifts, production startup activities, recovery efforts, and occasional weekend support. A 10% shift differential applies upon transition to the Night Shift schedule.
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 on an unrestricted basis (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to work in the United States; 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 ability, including comparing, contrasting, and quantifying, with keen attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize daily business requirements.
- Firm understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Initiative, willingness to embrace challenge and change, self-confidence, and effective communication at all levels.
- Ability to coach, train, and lead new processes.
- Flexibility 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, focused on kitting and/or conveyance areas.
- Maintain and audit accurate inventory.
- Develop and encourage team members in their career growth.
- Apply 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, safe behaviors, and a strong safety culture in Supply Chain.
- Communicate across General Assembly, Quality, Engineering, and other production departments to ensure production goals are met.
- Develop 5’s schedules and maintain 5’s in assigned stations.
- Plan and schedule overtime based on tasks and production needs.
- Troubleshoot daily operational deviations.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects and activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
