Materials Supervisor (Raw Materials)

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Raw Material Supervisor is a frontline operational leader responsible for the storage, control, and issuance of raw materials, primarily copper and steel, across a defined area or shift. The role ensures materials are accurately issued to work orders, work orders are closed accurately and on time, and completed or returned material is correctly put into inventory, supporting safety, inventory accuracy, on-time availability, and operational efficiency. The supervisor maintains a strong presence on the raw material floor, supervises and develops team members, coordinates material handoffs with Receiving and Warehouse leads, and partners with Production, Planning, and Accounting on material needs, work order status, and inventory records. The role monitors supply risks, supports production priorities, and leads continuous improvement initiatives. This is a 100% on-site role supporting raw material operations at IEM’s Jacksonville facilities. The work takes place in a shop or warehouse that is not climate controlled, with exposure to heat, cold, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, hazards, dust, and fumes. The role involves frequent standing and walking, interaction with forklifts and storage equipment, and wearing required PPE. It may require overtime, weekends, or shift flexibility based on production demands.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in a warehouse, stockroom, or materials management environment, preferably handling raw materials in manufacturing.
Strong understanding of inventory control, material flow, standard work, and visual management principles.
Working knowledge of work order processes, including material issue, work order closure, and inventory put-away transactions.
Familiarity with copper and steel materials, including common forms, sizes, and handling requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and prioritize activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Effective communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal leadership skills.
Comfort working closely with frontline employees while balancing operational priorities.
Proficiency with ERP and inventory systems, barcode or RF scanners, Excel, or related operational tools.
Powered industrial truck (forklift) certification, or ability to obtain it before operating equipment.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, or flexible shifts if required by production demands.
Ability to safely lift, carry, push, or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to safely operate, or direct the operation of, powered industrial trucks, cranes, and material handling equipment.
Ability to interpret, analyze, research, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to wear required PPE while on the raw material floor, including safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility apparel, gloves, and safety footwear.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in a Lead, Supervisor, or similar leadership role.
Experience with Lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
Knowledge of root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys or Fishbone.
Experience with coaching and employee development.
Experience with conflict resolution and team coordination.
Experience with cycle counting, inventory accuracy programs, and ERP transactions.
Experience reconciling work orders, material usage variances, and scrap or remnant tracking.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day supervision of raw material team members, including coaching, scheduling, attendance accountability, timecard approval, and corrective action in partnership with HR and in accordance with company policy.
Oversee accurate issuance of copper and steel to work orders, ensuring the correct material, grade, size, and quantity are recorded against the correct work order in the ERP system.
Oversee accurate and timely work order closure, reconciling issued material against material used and ensuring remnants, scrap, and returned material are recorded properly.
Ensure completed, leftover, or returned stock is accurately and promptly put into inventory with correct quantities, locations, and labeling.
Regularly review open work orders and material transactions, investigate variances and aging items, and resolve them with Production, Planning, and Accounting.
Coordinate daily raw material activities, including put-away, storage, cutting or staging, and location management, to support production schedule attainment.
Direct line-side delivery of copper and steel to production areas according to production priorities.
Coordinate material handoffs with the Receiving Lead and Warehouse Lead, and coordinate material priorities and shortages with Production and Planning.
Own copper and steel inventory control through cycle counts, location audits, and variance investigations; ensure ERP transfers, issues, and returns are accurate and timely.
Manage storage space, labeling, material traceability, and FIFO practices, ensuring materials are easy to locate and safely stored, including heavy and long-length material.
Monitor raw material flow, identify constraints such as stockouts, space limitations, or backlogs, and escalate risks affecting safety, quality, or delivery performance.
Reinforce standard work, material storage and handling standards, 5S practices, and safety procedures, including safe powered industrial truck practices.
Onboard, train, and develop team members through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on support.
Lead shift huddles, communicate material priorities, and update visual management boards and operational metrics as required.
Monitor attendance, productivity, and adherence to operational standards; provide real-time coaching and document recurring issues.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, issuance accuracy, work order closure timeliness, inventory accuracy, scrap and remnant reduction, and workflow optimization.
Comply with company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.