Materials Supervisor (Raw Materials)

The role

The Materials Supervisor (Raw Materials) leads the storage, control and issuing of copper and steel on a shift or area. The role supervises and develops raw material team members and keeps work orders and inventory accurate.

What you will do

• Supervise raw material team members, including coaching, scheduling, attendance and corrective action.
• Oversee accurate issuance of copper and steel to work orders in the ERP system.
• Oversee accurate and timely work order closure and reconcile material used against material issued.
• Put completed and returned material into inventory accurately and on time.
• Review open work orders, investigate variances and drive them to resolution with Production, Planning and Accounting.
• Coordinate daily raw material activities, including put-away, storage, cutting or staging and location management.
• Direct line-side delivery of copper and steel to production areas.
• Own inventory control through cycle counts, location audits and variance investigations.
• Manage storage, labeling, traceability and FIFO practices for copper and steel.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives on safety, issuance accuracy and inventory accuracy.

Required qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a warehouse, stockroom or materials management environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, material flow, standard work and visual management.
• Working knowledge of work order processes, including material issue, work order closure and inventory put-away.
• Familiarity with copper and steel materials, including forms, sizes and handling requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and interpersonal leadership skills.
• Proficiency with ERP and inventory systems, barcode or RF scanners, Excel or related tools.
• Powered industrial truck (forklift) certification, or ability to obtain it before operating equipment.
• Must comply with all company safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to operate or direct the operation of powered industrial trucks, cranes and material handling equipment.

Nice to have

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a Lead, Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Experience with Lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys and Fishbone.
• Coaching and employee development experience.
• Conflict resolution and team coordination experience.
• Experience with cycle counting, inventory accuracy programs and ERP transactions.
• Experience reconciling work orders, material usage variances and scrap or remnant tracking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package supporting well-being, growth and long-term success.
• Benefits snapshot available at iemfg.com/careers.

Before you apply

• Powered industrial truck (forklift) certification is required, or must be obtained before operating equipment.
• Applicants must complete an Internal Job Application and deliver it to Human Resources.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the company

IEM is an electrical distribution systems manufacturer with 75 years of experience delivering solutions for complex power needs. The company describes itself as a team of engineers, makers and problem-solvers.