Materials Supervisor

Department : Manufacturing
Location : Baltimore, MD
Job Type : Full-time | On-site

About Ellicott Dredges

Ellicott Dredges is a global leader in the design and manufacture of cutter suction dredges, with over 140 years of engineering excellence and successful installations in more than 100 countries. Our headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland is supported by an additional production facility in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Our dredging systems are used globally to protect the environment, maintain safe and navigable waterways, and support economic development through underwater resource extraction.

Position Overview

The Materials Supervisor provides front-line leadership for receiving, inventory control, kitting/staging, material movement, and warehouse organization in support of manufacturing operations. This hands‑on role supervises a small team of materials personnel, sets daily priorities, troubleshoots material flow issues, and provides direct support when business needs require additional coverage.

This position ensures materials are accurately received, stored, staged, issued, and maintained in the ERP system while supporting production schedules, Parts Sales, and New Richmond transfer needs. The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented leader with strong inventory experience, sound judgment, and the ability to coach employees, solve daily problems, and drive continuous improvement in warehouse and material flow operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, kitting, staging, warehouse organization, and material handling activities.
• Lead, coach, and support materials personnel by setting priorities, assigning work, providing direction, and giving performance feedback.
• Serve as a hands‑on operational backup for receiving, inventory, kitting, staging, material movement, and warehouse support activities during workload peaks, absences, or coverage gaps.
• Ensure incoming materials are properly received, staged for inspection, documented, entered into inventory systems, labeled, stored, and reconciled against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Oversee inventory transactions, cycle count programs, inventory audits, discrepancy resolution, and corrective actions to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Coordinate material picking, issuing, staging, kitting, and traveler completion to support production schedules and shop priorities.
• Maintain warehouse organization, storage discipline, material identification, location accuracy, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
• Troubleshoot daily material, inventory, receiving, staging, kitting, and transaction issues; elevate barriers when needed to keep production and internal customers moving.
• Provide backup support for outbound shipping activities when needed, including packaging, labeling, documentation, loading, or coordination support.
• Lead small projects and continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy, receiving flow, kitting/staging, warehouse layout, material organization, safety, 5S, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts and material handling equipment while maintaining compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and 5S standards.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Two (2)+ years of experience in warehouse, receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, kitting, staging, material handling, or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Previous supervisory, lead, or hands‑on team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems for receiving, inventory, material transactions, kitting, staging, or cycle counting preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, kitting, staging, warehouse organization, and material handling processes.
• Ability to lead, coach, prioritize work, and support a small front‑line team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to troubleshoot material flow issues and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Effective communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, inventory transactions, Microsoft Office, and basic reporting.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, speak, and hear. Regular activities include walking; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Work may occasionally occur in confined spaces and at heights up to 20 ft. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lb and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lb. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to:

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts
• High, Confined, or precarious places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Extreme heat
• Electrical shock risk and vibration
• Forklift, crane, rigging, and material handling activity
• Large industrial components and equipment

Ellicott Dredges offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Parental leave
• Employee wellness programs

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime, As Required

Ellicott Dredges, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, immigration status, or any other protected status under applicable law.