Materials Supervisor
Location: Nashua, NH (On-Site)
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing & Remanufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time
A rapidly growing, innovation-driven automotive solutions company is seeking a dynamic Materials Supervisor to join its operations team at a high-performance manufacturing facility near Nashua, NH. This individual will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials and inventory, while helping to lead a world-class production environment. With strong backing from executive leadership and a commitment to lean manufacturing, this is a highly visible position with significant impact on business success and future growth.
If you're passionate about driving improvements in materials flow, sourcing, logistics, and inventory management - and thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment - this could be your next big move.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of materials planners and buyers responsible for procurement, vendor coordination, and production materials support.
- Maintain and evolve Kanban systems to align with production schedules, including new product introduction and capacity planning.
- Oversee procurement and stock management for all production stages, including initial materials, parts, works-in-progress, and completed products.
- Collaborate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, delivery timelines, and long-term supply chain stability.
- Oversee logistics and shipping functions, improving performance across inbound and outbound operations.
- Establish and monitor key metrics tied to on-time delivery, cost reduction, quality, and supplier performance.
- Drive accountability and process improvement in the ERP system related to materials management and purchasing.
- Reduce costs and improve procurement efficiencies through data-driven purchasing strategies.
- Champion LEAN principles across inventory control, procurement, shipping, and receiving functions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, operations, and leadership to forecast materials needs and mitigate disruptions.
Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years in a materials management or logistics supervisory role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience with MRP/ERP systems, production planning, and inventory management.
- Strong background working with LEAN and Kanban practices in a hands-on production setting.
- Excellent communication and team leadership abilities, with a demonstrated ability to drive results through others.
- Adept at vendor negotiations, procurement planning, and supplier relationship management.
- Tech-savvy with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
- High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and ability to pivot quickly in a changing environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with 10% annual bonus potential
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Supportive leadership and growth opportunities in a high-performance environment
Why Apply?
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, manufacturing setting and wants to play a critical part in scaling a highly respected operation. The company offers a stable environment where your leadership will be recognized, and your process improvement initiatives will have a direct impact on production success and company growth. Join a team that values forward-thinking solutions and collaboration - and take your career to the next level.
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