Materials Supervisor

Materials Supervisor

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

The Materials Supervisor will provide leadership and support to all material related activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of materials and services. This role is a key player to assist in supporting operations. This position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing inventory control and material flow processes and systems across the plant. Provides leadership toward resolving materials management and inventory control issues and leads resolution activities where needed. This role will develop high performance work teams with ongoing coaching and direction, both formal and informal, enabling a People First Culture.

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:

• Lead 1-2 small or similar areas within the materials team in the assigned facility, taking ownership of safety, productivity, efficiency, and accuracy of transactions and inventory.
• Lead production team members in a union and/or non-union environment on the materials process and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues that arise.
• Provide performance feedback and appraisals to team members to guide their development
• Educate and enforce quality, safety and 5S standards and processes, and recommend changes as opportunities arise
• Assist in the development and management of the flow of materials internally, between plants, and offsite warehousing.
• Evaluate and improve processes used to receive, store, pick, and present materials.
• Review and update departmental procedures to ensure ISO compliance.
• Train employees on materials processes, including but not limited to inventory issues, credits, rejects, receipts, and transfers.
• Work cross functionally with Purchasing, Operations, Finance, Safety, and Quality to optimize processes and performance across disciplines.
• Review daily shortages due to inventory errors, determine causes and corrective actions.
• Develop use of technology in systems and processes.
• Other materials-related projects and assignments as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with Four (4) or more years of manufacturing experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Standout Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Prior leadership experience supervising and developing teams within a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of materials management, including inventory control, material flow, production scheduling, and warehouse operations.
• JDE 9.2 experience highly preferred, with the ability to navigate ERP systems to support inventory accuracy, transactions, and materials planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead daily operations, establish accountability, and drive team performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability and support production schedules.
• Proven ability to identify process inefficiencies, improve inventory accuracy, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands, resolve material shortages, and minimize production disruptions.

Working Conditions:

• This position is based in a manufacturing or production/field environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

Pay Range: $73,200.00 - $117,800.00