Supply Chain Operations Supervisor

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

3d•$90,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the CFS Supply Chain Operations Team, this manager is responsible for assisting the department in meeting company objectives through warehouse and materials management. Operating within a high-tempo, rapidly evolving research and manufacturing environment, this position demands an engaged, hands-on leader focused on active process ownership, cross-functional alignment, and floor-level operational oversight. The ideal candidate will possess a safety-first mindset, exceptional communication skills, will be thoroughly organized and have the ability to manage a variety of people and tasks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
5+ years combined experience in Material Handling, Inventory, Shipping & Receiving
Minimum of 5 years experience in ERP functionality
Minimum of 2 years direct supervisor experience managing floor-level personnel
Experience in manufacturing environment
Exceptional understanding of inventory and warehouse operations
Understanding of ERP functionality
Strong computer skills with G-Suite applications
Possess problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
Learn quickly and adapt to new information and environments
Able to work with minimal supervision to follow through on assignments and meet deadlines
Demonstrate organizational skills and accuracy, with the ability to prioritize job functions to meet deadlines and ensure smooth workflow and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrate integrity, respect, commitment to excellence, collaboration, creativity, and agility
Exhibit strong customer service skills
Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with exceptionally tight deadlines with frequent interruptions and distractions
Address problems with a positive, creative, collaborative approach, always keeping the customer experience in mind
Have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to write concise, logical and grammatically correct business correspondence
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to operate MHE
Perform activities such as stopping, typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Experience in a start-up or high growth environment
Experience in manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Direct daily warehouse and dock material handling activities using sit-down fork trucks, stand-up reach trucks, order pickers, and motorized pallet jacks to ensure safe, damage-free transfer and high-density racking storage of raw materials and finished goods
Oversee overhead crane, gantry, and hoist operations for moving heavy, high-value, and oversized equipment across the facility
Interpret, evaluate, and enforce engineered lift plans and rigging procedures; perform pre-lift risk assessments and inspect load-bearing hardware (slings, shackles, spreader bars) as part of the weekly audit
Oversee all inbound dock operations, including receiving, PO verification, unloading, cargo damage inspection, and cross-docking. Coordinate with internal teams to schedule deliveries and optimize dock space
Ensure the orderly distribution of materials, tooling, and components to internal customers. Establish efficient material flow patterns and staging layouts utilizing lean methodologies and pull systems
Maintain inventory accuracy by leading pick/pack operations, cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations Oversee transaction logging within the ERP system (Odoo) and investigate/correct inventory discrepancies
Coordinate with Quality Assurance/Quality Control to identify, document, track, and quarantine damaged or non-conforming parts
Enforce all safety protocols across the warehouse, staging areas, and loading docks. Maintain clean work environments, correct unsafe behaviors/conditions, and ensure compliance with HazMat storage and MSDS guidelines
Directly supervise, train, coach, and motivate team staff. Manage resource allocation to meet daily production deadlines, scheduling, shift assignments, timecard approvals, and performance evaluations
Identify and execute 5S and continuous improvement projects to streamline operational bottlenecks and optimize warehouse space utilization. Track key operational metrics and report status to management
Hire and train new employees
Other tasks as reasonably requested by leadership