Materials & Warehouse Supervisor - Crew A

Slate Auto•Warsaw, IN

1d•$101,174 - $151,761•Onsite

About The Position

Slate is seeking a highly organized Material & Warehouse Supervisor to oversee material flow, inventory management, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role ensures efficient handling, storage, and distribution of materials, supporting production schedules and minimizing supply disruptions. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, warehouse management expertise, and hands-on experience overseeing material operations, ensuring optimal inventory levels, timely deliveries, and seamless coordination with logistics, procurement, suppliers, and production teams. This role collaborates with Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement, Suppliers, Production Control, and Warehouse Operations to maintain efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in material and warehouse management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience; or PhD with 3 years of related experience; or 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 supervision of 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 with ERP/MRP systems for tracking and forecasting material availability.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and process efficiency improvements.

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, ensuring availability for production while minimizing excess.
Train, mentor, and support hourly team members, fostering a productive and efficient work environment.
Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
Coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams to manage purchase orders, replenishment schedules, and lead times.
Optimize inbound and outbound shipments, collaborating with logistics teams.
Utilize 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 enhance warehouse efficiency and material handling operations.