Position Title: Materials Supervisor Location: Sweetwater, TN Department: Supply Chain / Materials Reports To: Materials Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Position Summary Gemtron Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Materials Supervisor to lead daily materials operations within our Sweetwater manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for supervising inventory control, receiving, warehousing, material movement, production scheduling support, shipping coordination, and material availability to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
The Materials Supervisor will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, Logistics, and Manufacturing Leadership to drive inventory accuracy, improve material flow, and support operational performance objectives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong analytical skills, ERP system experience, and a proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise daily activities of warehouse, inventory control, receiving, shipping, and material handling personnel.
- Ensure the timely delivery of raw materials and components to production lines to support manufacturing schedules.
- Monitor material shortages and collaborate with Purchasing and Planning teams 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.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems to monitor inventory, transactions, production demand, and material requirements.
- Track and report departmental key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
- Inventory Accuracy
- On-Time Material Availability
- Shipping Performance
- Inventory Turns
- Material Variance
- Warehouse Productivity
- Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate direct reports while promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing materials experience will be considered.
Experience
- 3+ years of supervisory experience in materials, logistics, warehousing, inventory control, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations preferred.
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- 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.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to regularly walk manufacturing and warehouse areas.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout the facility during the workday.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.