Manufacturing Supervisor

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Logistics, Manufacturing & Stockroom Supervisor in Pomona, CA!

The Logistics, Manufacturing & Stockroom Supervisor works under the general supervision of the VP of Finance / Controller and is responsible for overseeing stockroom operations, inventory control, manufacturing material coordination, and logistics support. This position coordinates the receipt, storage, tracking, scheduling, and distribution of parts, materials, and supplies to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.

The supervisor ensures inventory accuracy, maintains effective inventory control procedures, monitors material availability, coordinates with production and shipping personnel, and supports the efficient movement of materials throughout the manufacturing facility. This role also supervises assigned employees, promotes workplace safety and accountability, and helps ensure operational goals, quality standards, and established procedures are consistently met.

Communication Requirements

• Supervise, coordinate, and direct daily stockroom, material handling, and logistics activities to support manufacturing and production requirements.
• Establish and communicate employee performance expectations, provide constructive feedback, conduct performance evaluations, identify training needs, and make hiring, disciplinary, and termination recommendations in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate the scheduling, receiving, storage, picking, issuing, and distribution of parts, raw materials, supplies, and finished goods.
• Support inventory planning, scheduling, forecasting, and replenishment to maintain appropriate stock levels and prevent production delays.
• Implement and maintain inventory tracking systems, reporting procedures, cycle counts, audits, and inventory control processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and manage inventory data within the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Utilize the Made2Manage (M2M) system to track inventory transactions, process material movements, record scrap, and maintain accurate inventory information.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages and excess materials, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Perform and coordinate physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory audits to verify system accuracy.
• Coordinate with the Plant Manager, production supervisors, purchasing, and other departments to adjust inventory levels and ensure material availability.
• Prepare and communicate material shortage reports, job status updates, and inventory reports to the appropriate supervisors and management personnel.
• Ensure inventory tags, adjustments, and other required documentation are completed accurately when inventory corrections are necessary.
• Coordinate material requisitions and communicate purchasing requirements to help maintain production schedules and avoid stockouts.
• Monitor the movement of materials between the stockroom, manufacturing floor, shipping area, and other designated locations.
• Work closely with production personnel to locate parts, resolve material shortages, and address inventory or stockroom issues that may affect manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate with shipping personnel to resolve material discrepancies, support shipment preparation, and minimize delays in customer deliveries.
• Assist with logistics planning, material staging, and the timely availability of components required for production and shipment.
• Oversee the handling, segregation, storage, and disposal of scrap metal, scrap materials, and wood used for crating, following established procedures and applicable environmental and safety requirements.
• Ensure stockroom areas, storage locations, and material handling practices remain organized, efficient, and compliant with safety requirements.
• Monitor department performance, identify opportunities for process improvement, and implement approved procedures to improve productivity, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure department milestones, operational objectives, and approved budgets are met.
• Review and verify weekly employee timesheets and overtime reports and submit required documentation to Human Resources.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to inventory transactions, material movement, scrap, and logistics activities.
• Enforce established company policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist production employees and supervisors with locating parts, verifying inventory availability, and researching material transactions in the ERP system.
• Assist purchasing, manufacturing, and shipping personnel with resolving inventory discrepancies and material shortages.
• Support receiving, packing, crating, staging, and shipment preparation as operational needs require.
• Coordinate with other departments to improve communication, workflow, and material availability.
• Identify opportunities to improve stockroom organization, inventory accuracy, material handling, and logistics processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pay rate is $30/hour.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and at least three years of directly related manufacturing experience may be considered.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing, stockroom, inventory control, materials management, or logistics environment.
• Five years of supervisory and employee delegation experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating inventory, material flow, production support, shipping, receiving, or manufacturing logistics preferred.
• Working knowledge of inventory control procedures, cycle counting, material requisitions, inventory reconciliation, and stockroom management.
• Experience with an ERP system required or preferred; knowledge of Made2Manage (M2M) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze inventory data, investigate discrepancies, prepare reports, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong organizational, planning, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees, delegate responsibilities, resolve conflicts, and promote teamwork and accountability.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• A valid California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required when driving is an essential job function.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.