Materials Supervisor

SSW Advanced Technologies•Sweetwater, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Gemtron Corporation is seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented Materials Supervisor to lead daily materials operations at its Sweetwater manufacturing facility. The role oversees inventory control, receiving, warehousing, material movement, production scheduling support, shipping coordination, and material availability to help ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The supervisor works closely with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, Logistics, and Manufacturing Leadership to improve inventory accuracy, material flow, and operational performance. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring analytical skills, ERP system experience, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Materials Supervisor leads and develops direct reports, monitors departmental performance, supports Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with company safety policies and OSHA requirements.

Requirements

At least 3 years of supervisory experience in materials, logistics, warehousing, inventory control, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of inventory management principles, material planning, and warehouse operations.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Plex, IQMS, or similar platforms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong leadership and employee development skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to analyze inventory and production data to identify trends and corrective actions.
Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Ability to regularly walk manufacturing and warehouse areas; occasionally lift up to 40 pounds; stand, bend, and move throughout the facility during the workday; and work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing materials experience will be considered.
Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily activities of warehouse, inventory control, receiving, shipping, and material-handling personnel.
Ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components to production lines in support of manufacturing schedules.
Monitor material shortages and work with Purchasing and Planning to mitigate supply disruptions.
Lead cycle count programs and maintain inventory accuracy targets.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, transaction errors, and material variances.
Oversee receiving and shipping functions to ensure compliance with customer, carrier, and company requirements.
Coordinate physical inventories and inventory reconciliation activities.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures related to materials management.
Analyze inventory levels and recommend actions to minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
Use ERP/MRP systems to monitor inventory, transactions, production demand, and material requirements.
Track and report departmental KPIs, including inventory accuracy, on-time material availability, shipping performance, inventory turns, material variance, and warehouse productivity.
Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate direct reports while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.