Material Flow Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary : The Material Flow Supervisor owns the movement of materials from receiving to the production line. This role leads the warehouse/materials team, manages inventory accuracy, and ensures production has what it needs on time and without issues.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and develop the warehouse/material flow team.
• Assign work, set expectations, and hold the team accountable for accuracy, pace, and safety.
• Support hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance discussions.
• Oversee receiving, put-away, material staging, line replenishment, and internal material movements.
• Ensure materials arrive to production on time, in the right quantities, and in usable condition.
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and adherence to safety procedures.
• Own inventory accuracy across all Qnergy locations.
• Lead cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all ERP transactions are completed accurately and in real time.
• Monitor shortages, backorders, and critical material risks; escalate early and clearly.
• Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues fast.
• Provide clear communication on material flow status and impacts to the production schedule.
• Standardize and improve material handling, labeling, routing, and replenishment workflows.

Education & Experience:

• 2 – 3 years of supervisor experience in materials, warehousing, logistics, or inventory control.
• 3 – 5 years of experience working in shipping & receiving, logistics, scheduling, or inventory control.
• Hands-on experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift certification required.
• Experience in high-mix/low-volume manufacturing.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of inventory control, FIFO, cycle counting, and material flow.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and a high sense of ownership over data integrity.
• Solid leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on operation.
• Detail-oriented, consistent, organized, and able to multi-task.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and standard work.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing/warehouse environment with frequent, walking, standing, and material handling.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. with or without assistance.