Materials Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Important Notice: Local candidates are strongly preferred. Applicants currently living within commuting distance of Statesville, NC will receive priority consideration. Relocation assistance is not provided.

The Materials Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all inbound and outbound material flow to support the operation. Their team serves as a critical link between receiving, inventory handling, production order picking, and shipping. They ensure the right materials, components, and hardware are available at the right place and time to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations and customer ship dates. Their ability to maintain accuracy, organization, and responsiveness directly impacts production efficiency, quality, and on-time customer deliveries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily shipping activities to ensure on-time and accurate customer deliveries.
• Coordinate packaging, labeling, and loading of finished goods.
• Review shipping documentation including bills of lading, packing slips, export documents, and freight paperwork.
• Schedule and coordinate carrier pickups and deliveries.
• Ensure customer-specific shipping requirements are met. Monitor freight costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies and customer delivery issues.
• Oversee receipt and inspection of incoming materials, components, and supplies.
• Verify received goods against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, and handled.
• Coordinate the disposition of damaged, non-conforming, or incorrect material.
• Maintain efficient material flow from receiving to warehouse and production areas.
• Ensure timely processing of receipts within the ERP system.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through effective transaction management.
• Monitor warehouse organization and material storage practices.
• Support physical inventory counts and inventory audits.
• Establish and maintain material handling processes that support operational efficiency.
• Ensure FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices are followed where applicable.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or excess inventory concerns.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop materials personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Promote employee accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate and timely ERP transactions for all material movements.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while following all safety standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and productivity

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, & move throughout warehouse & production areas.
• Regularly required to lift, carry, move, & organize materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Frequently use hands and fingers for picking, packaging, labelling, scanning, computer entry.
• Occasionally requires bending, reach, stoop, kneel, & climb ladders to access stored materials.
• Must be able to safely operate pallet jacks, forklifts (if certified), & other material handling equipment.
• Must be able to work safely in warehouse, manufacturing, & chemical environments while following all required PPE and safety procedures.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, & the ability to adjust focus.

At AUTEC, we believe in developing our people and creating opportunities for long-term growth through training, mentorship, and skill-based progression.

A successful Materials Supervisor leads their team to ensure the right materials are available at the right place and time to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production operations. They maintain accurate inventory records, support production readiness, uphold warehouse organization standards, and take ownership of material flow throughout the organization. Their attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence directly contribute to AUTEC's ability to deliver high-quality car wash systems on time.

At AUTEC Car Wash Systems we connect safety and quality to all that we do, we have an unwavering dedication to effective communication, we operate with integrity and infectious positivity, we deliver on our commitments, we strive to be easy to do business with, we share a passion for growth and thinking differently, and we win as a team with unrelenting compassion for our values. If this sounds like an environment you could thrive in, then we want to talk with you!

AUTEC Car Wash Systems is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation, or veteran status.