Materials Supervisor

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Inpro/Seal is proud to be hiring this new position at our established and successful ISO certified manufacturing facility in Rock Island, IL. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of permanent bearing protection components and shaft sealing solutions, extending bearing life and eliminating leakage on rotating equipment across multiple industries. We are dedicated to providing equipment reliability through engineering excellence, superior sealing technology and unmatched customer support.

THE POSITION:

The Materials Supervisor oversees inventory accuracy and the storage, control, and distribution of materials throughout the facility.  This working role is also a backup for Purchasing and Planning functions.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• At least 3 years’ experience of being responsible for the management and supervision of the inventory & materials control team, within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems for materials management, with Infor Syteline experience being a plus.
• Experience in being able to safely operate a forklift truck and other relevant lifting / slinging equipment.
• A familiarity with Lean, Total Quality Management, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 quality system requirements.

• Due to the physical nature of the role, you will need the ability to lift up to 50 pounds in weight.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Supervisory responsibilities for approx. 12 employees in shipping, receiving, and material handling.
• Analyze work levels on a daily basis and assign labor where needed in the materials department.
• Responsible for standardizing all functions of the materials area on first and second shifts.
• Validate standard work is being followed on both shifts.
• Manage the cycle count program to assure accurate daily reporting.
• Reconcile the various warehouses and locations in the Inpro system for accuracy.
• Manage aged inventory report and make necessary adjustments
• Utilize root cause problem solving to analyze, report, and resolve material shortages and accuracy issues.
• Assist in developing and maintaining 5S principles for the materials department.
• Ability to cross-train in all functions of the materials department, including Purchasing and Planning.
• Work closely with Operations and Supply Chain to reduce scrap discrepancies, prevent idle machines in need of material, and maintain OTD (On Time Delivery).
• Analyze material flow and make recommendations for improvements.

*Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.