Materials & Warehouse Supervisor - Crew A

Slate Auto•Warsaw, IN

About The Position

Slate is seeking a highly organized Materials & Warehouse Supervisor to oversee material flow, inventory management, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The role ensures efficient handling, storage, and distribution of materials to support production schedules and minimize supply disruptions. It requires strong leadership, warehouse management expertise, and hands-on experience overseeing material operations, inventory levels, timely deliveries, and coordination with logistics, procurement, suppliers, production control, and warehouse operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree with 6 years, or a PhD with 3 years, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of experience in warehouse management, materials supervision, or supply chain operations within the automotive industry.
Demonstrated experience leading warehouse teams, including supervising hourly material handling and warehouse personnel.
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling, and inventory control.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems to track and forecast material availability.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and process efficiency improvements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Supervise warehouse staff, including hourly material and warehouse team members, ensuring proper material handling, storage, and stock movement.
Manage material flow and inventory control to ensure production availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Train, mentor, and support hourly team members.
Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
Coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams on purchase orders, replenishment schedules, and lead times.
Optimize inbound and outbound shipments in collaboration with logistics teams.
Use ERP/MRP systems to track material availability, consumption rates, and replenishment cycles.
Implement Lean manufacturing principles, including Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, and pull systems.
Identify and resolve supply chain disruptions, material shortages, and warehouse inefficiencies.
Ensure warehouse safety procedures, proper storage practices, and compliance with industry regulations.
Lead shift scheduling and workforce planning to align resources with production demands.
Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and ensure adherence to company policies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve warehouse efficiency and material handling operations.