Kitting Operations Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

1.0 SUMMARY 

The Kitting Supervisor leads and coordinates daily kitting and material fulfillment operations to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient material flow in support of manufacturing production schedules. This hands-on leader oversees kitting personnel, inventory control activities, material staging, and warehouse-related transactions while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, accountability, and operational performance. 

Working within a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment producing wire harnesses, cable assemblies, overmolded products, and electromechanical assemblies, the Kitting Supervisor ensures production teams receive the correct materials, quantities, revisions, and documentation required to maintain schedule attainment and prevent downtime. The role partners closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to create standard operating processes, optimize material flow, improve inventory accuracy, and support continuous improvement initiatives. 

2.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and supervise daily kitting operations, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and accurately in accordance with company procedures and production requirements. 
• Assign and prioritize daily kitting activities based on production schedules, customer requirements, and operational priorities. 
• Create and optimize standard operating procedures. 
• Develop processes to automate warehouse stocking, kitting, and inventory material management.   
• Oversee the accurate picking, verification, assembly, and staging of production kits. 
• Ensure production teams receive the correct materials, quantities, revisions, and documentation within required timelines. 
• Coordinate closely with Production Planning and Manufacturing teams to adjust priorities and support schedule attainment. 
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, training, and support to kitting personnel while fostering accountability, teamwork, and professional development. 
• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate shortages, discrepancies, damaged inventory, and transaction errors. 
• Ensure accurate ERP, MRP, and WMS transactions involving material movement, issuing, transfers, adjustments, and inventory control activities. 
• Serve as the primary operational resource for warehouse and kitting processes within ERP, MRP, and WMS systems. 
• Develop and maintain material traceability processes including barcode scanning, labeling, lot control, and serial number tracking. 
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Production, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to resolve material-related issues affecting production. 
• Track and drive key performance indicators including inventory accuracy, kitting productivity, kit completion rates, material shortages, and on-time kit delivery. 
• Identify and implement improvements to workflow, warehouse organization, material movement, and system utilization. 
• Lead continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S methodologies, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve efficiency and eliminate waste. 
• Support ERP/WMS system implementations, upgrades, testing, user training, and process improvements. 
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe kitting and staging areas. 
• Promote and enforce all safety, quality, inventory control, and material handling requirements. 
• Foster an engaging work environment where employees understand how their contributions support production efficiency and customer satisfaction. 
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

3.0 COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS  

• Experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, materials management, kitting, manufacturing support, or supply chain operations. 
• Leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience, including coaching and developing employees. 
• Hands-on experience with ERP, MRP, or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). 
• Strong understanding of inventory management, material control, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and lot traceability. 
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations within a fast-paced production environment. 
• Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), work orders, engineering drawings, wire lists, and manufacturing documentation. 
• Experience implementing and utilizing barcode scanners, inventory tracking systems, and warehouse technology. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. 
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Excel. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment. 
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. 
• Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

4.0 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE  

• High school diploma or equivalent. (Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred)  
• 2-5 years of warehouse or logistics experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role. 
• Experience in cable assemblies, wire harness manufacturing, electronic assembly, aerospace, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. 
• Experience leading warehouse, inventory control, materials, or kitting teams. 
• Experience supporting ERP/WMS implementations, upgrades, or process optimization projects. 
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, workflows, and inventory control procedures. 
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. 
• Experience developing KPIs, metrics reporting, dashboard management, and operational data analysis. 
• Experience supporting production planning, demand planning, or material requirements planning activities. 
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, material flow optimization, and inventory control best practices. 
• Working knowledge of ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (SAP, Rover M3 or similar. 

5.0 PHYSICAL DEMAND AND SAFETY 

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds unassisted; heavier loads require team lifting or lifting equipment. 
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and move throughout the facility without limitation. 
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and body movements throughout the workday. 
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and actively participate in safety improvement initiatives. 
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area. 
• Report all unsafe conditions, injuries, and safety incidents immediately. 
• Report to work fit for duty and free from the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other impairing substances. 

Compensation Range:
$28.00/hour ($58,240 annually)

We are committed to a high-performance culture of ownership, responsibility, and accountability, which will lead to breakthrough results in service for our customers and highly motivated employees.

ISC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Export Control Requirements (ITAR): This position requires access to controlled technical data. In accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, applicants must be a "U.S. Person," which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or asylees, or otherwise be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Established in 1971, ISC began building custom power cables & assemblies for Gateway, Kingston, and Xerox. With over 50 years of manufacturing experience, ISC is capable of meeting tight deadlines and changing forecasts while maintaining quality. Our products are in use worldwide in commercial and military aircraft, lifesaving medical devices, weapon systems, inflight entertainment, power systems, and countless commercial, industrial & technology applications. Our facility is environmentally controlled, engineered for manufacturing flexibility, includes dedicated assembly labs for isolated program management, and a cleanroom facility. With dedicated professionals and assemblers regularly operating two full shifts, ISC operates with the most current high-speed tooling, material handling, and test equipment.

Company Description

Established in 1971, ISC began building custom power cables & assemblies for Gateway, Kingston, and Xerox. With over 50 years of manufacturing experience, ISC is capable of meeting tight deadlines and changing forecasts while maintaining quality. Our products are in use worldwide in commercial and military aircraft, lifesaving medical devices, weapon systems, inflight entertainment, power systems, and countless commercial, industrial & technology applications. Our facility is environmentally controlled, engineered for manufacturing flexibility, includes dedicated assembly labs for isolated program management, and a cleanroom facility. With dedicated professionals and assemblers regularly operating two full shifts, ISC operates with the most current high-speed tooling, material handling, and test equipment.