Material Supervisor

Job Title: Material Supervisor
Location: Fairfax, KS
Shift: 6am-3:00pm
Salary: $62,000 - $70,000 annually

About the Role

Our client, a leading manufacturing company in the automotive or advanced manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced Material Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of material handling, shipping/receiving, and inventory control. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving efficiency, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring timely material flow across production areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead material handlers, forklift drivers, and inventory control staff on the Crew

• Ensure timely delivery of materials to production lines and accurate shipping/receiving processes

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and ERP updates

• Monitor and enforce safety procedures related to material movement and storage

• Communicate supply shortages or overages to planners and management

• Support root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and drive corrective actions

• Coordinate with production, planning, quality, and logistics teams to meet operational goals

• Assist in training and development of team members to support cross-functionality and career growth

• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and ISO standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in material handling or logistics within a manufacturing environment

• Prior supervisory or team lead experience required

• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Forklift experience and/or certification preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree a plus

• Must be available to work schedule and flexible to meet business needs