Senior Materials Supervisor

We are looking for a talented Senior Materials Supervisor to join our team specializing in Warehouse Management and Inventory Control with an understanding of MRP/ERP for our Cummins location in Maxton, NC. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Ensure uninterrupted material flow to production while maintaining inventory accuracy, safety, and cost discipline , enabling the plant to meet schedule, quality, and labor targets . Production Material Availability Right material, right quantity, right time to production Lineside replenishment, kitting, staging, and internal logistics Proactive identification and escalation of material risks Preventing material related line stoppages Plant Impact: Schedule attainment, downtime prevention, labor efficiency Inventory Accuracy & Control Accuracy of warehouse, WIP, and lineside inventory Cycle count execution, reconciliation, and root cause closure ERP/WMS transaction discipline Physical inventory readiness and execution Plant Impact: Reduced shortages, write-offs, audit findings, and obsolescence Receiving & Internal Logistics Inbound material receipt, verification, labeling, put away Lockstock discipline to support production readiness Coordination with Quality on holds, MRB, and deviations Internal transfers and material movements Safety, 5S & Compliance Warehouse and material handling safety ownership PIV/forklift certification and compliance Storage, racking, pedestrian safety, and housekeeping standards Incident investigation and corrective action Plant Impact: Injury prevention, audit readiness, clean and controlled work areas People & Labor Management Lead, coach, and develop warehouse employees and leads Daily staffing aligned to production demand Overtime control and labor productivity Training, cross training, and accountability Plant Impact: Controlled labor cost, reliable execution, engaged workforce Continuous Improvement Eliminate waste in motion, handling, space, and storage Implement Lean practices (5S, Kanban, supermarkets, standard work) Improve flow paths, replenishment methods, and space utilization Inventory Control Supervisory Roles & Responsibilities: Inventory Accuracy & Integrity Own overall inventory accuracy across warehouse, production, WIP, and lineside locations Establish and maintain robust inventory control processes and standards Ensure timely and accurate inventory transactions in ERP/WMS systems Prevent and reduce discrepancies, shortages, excess, and obsolete inventory Cycle Counting & Physical Inventory Design, lead, and continuously improve the cycle count program Analyze variances, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actionsLead physical inventory planning, execution, and reconciliation Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements Manufacturing Material Control Support uninterrupted material flow to production through accurate inventory visibility Partner with Supply Chain, Scheduling, and Operations to prevent line stoppages Support engineering changes, material transitions, and end of life actions Monitor aging, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory and drive reduction plans Systems, Data & Reporting Maintain inventory master data, location accuracy, and transaction discipline Develop and monitor inventory KPIs, including accuracy, adjustments, and variance trends Use data to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities Prepare inventory reports for plant and leadership reviews Process Improvement & Standardization Define, document, and enforce standard work for inventory processes Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and variability Improve inventory controls related to receiving, storage, movement, and consumption Support Lean initiatives (5S, Kanban, supermarkets, point fuse inventory) Cross Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Warehouse, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Engineering Support root cause investigations related to shortages, mis builds, and variances Communicate risks early and clearly to drive proactive resolution Compliance, Safety & Controls Ensure inventory practices comply with company policies and audit requirements Support segregation of duties and internal control expectations Promote safe material handling and proper storage practices Leadership & Accountability Lead, coach, and develop inventory control staff Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for accuracy and discipline Support training and best practices across inventory-related roles Key Measures of Success Inventory accuracy % Cycle count effectiveness and variance reduction Physical inventory results Reduction in shortages, write-offs, and obsolescence Audit findings related to inventory controls Production disruptions linked to inventory issues Education, Licenses, Certifications College, university, or equivalent degree required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Experience Intermediate level of experience required. 3-5 years of relevant work experience preferred. Additional Qualifications Oracle experience preferred proficient in excel proficient in access database creations and management SQL experience preferred What This Role Supports (Partners On) Build schedule execution (with Scheduling & Production) Material planning and constraints (with Supply Chain/Planners) Quality containment and disposition (with Quality) Engineering changes and material transitions (with Engineering) Does not own Demand setting, supplier commitments, production scheduling decisions Does own Executing material flow and accuracy to support those decisions Key Measures of Success (KPIs) Inventory accuracy % Line stoppages due to material Cycle count health (completion & accuracy) Dock to stock time Safety incidents Overtime driven by material issues Production disruptions tied to warehouse execution Good Looks Like Production never waits on material Inventory records match reality Risks are surfaced early, not discovered at the line Warehouse is safe, orderly, and audit ready Labor is balanced to demand without excess overtime 100% On-Site: Yes Relocation Package: Yes Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site. 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