Materials Supervisor

Primary Purpose:

Coordinate inventory management for all materials in ERP Cloud and WMS Systems. Supports the Materials Manager in effectively managing material flows to support production requirements, inventory availability/accuracy, and capacity constraints.

Ideal Candidate Profile

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Essential Functions:

• Work daily using Oracle ERP Cloud and WMS, along with RF-Smart.
• Create and implement daily reports to show inventory data.
• Lead and manage a team of cycle counters, inventory specialists, receiving, and leads.
• Accurately account for all materials, ensuring accuracy meets threshold levels.
• The role will manage all material transactions, ensuring inventory movements and system updates are processed accurately, completely, and promptly to maintain data integrity and support operational requirements.
• Supplies the Material Manager with accurate information related to materials, materials usage variances (MUV), cycle counting, and inventory transaction opportunities.
• Ensures required materials are available and in acceptable condition for Internal and External Clients.
• Manage cycle counting and reconciliation differences.
• Plan and coordinate department's activities to support SQDC targets and meet and/or exceed client and/or customers’ expectations.
• Actively participate in assigned teams and/or projects, kaizens.
• Ensure assigned departments perform tasks as outlined in Job Instruction Breakdowns, Quality Specifications, and Standard Operating Practices.
• Manage kanban with quarterly usage evaluation and implement changes.
• Be able to read and understand AWC specs and drawings.
• Be proficient in Excel. Willingness to learn Power BI.
• Participate in identifying hiring needs, employee selection, and the training process.
• Provide communication on departmental expectations, motivate team members, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide team leadership consistently with company vision, mission, and CITE principles.
• Ensure all policies are followed and provide guidance and discipline.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Masterbrand clients and providers.
• Effectively utilize all resources to achieve maximum performance to achieve SQDC goals.
• Establish individual goals for team members in alignment with overall organization goals and perform periodic performance reviews to determine progress.
• Manage time and attendance in ADP.
• Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping awareness.
• Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Supervision Responsibility

Will supervise hourly employees in the assigned departments. Assist in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct reports, fulfilling supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Leads and supports team performance through workforce planning, employee development, performance management, work assignment coordination, recognition, corrective action administration, and effective resolution of employee concerns and operational issues.

 Position Scope:

• Material Inventory Control
• Materials Cycle Counting
• Material Losses / Replenishment
• Material ECN and Changes

Qualification:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in Business or a related discipline; extensive work experience will be considered in place of education.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience; wood-related preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervision or lead experience across multiple departments and areas.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience using computer-based material management and proven proficiency with MRP systems, including Oracle Cloud and WMS.
• Lean training is a plus. Open to obtaining APICS Certification.
• Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment; Microsoft products experience preferred - Outlook, Word, Excel, Power BI.
• History of successful project management.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Management style must be consistent with initiative-taking leadership principles and integrity.
• Strong planning/Organization & Time Management skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.

 Communication Skills:

Review, analyze, and interpret business, operational, financial, and technical information to support informed decision-making and effective execution of organizational objectives. Ability to listen and communicate effectively with customers/clients to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers/clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and public. Ability to develop presentations for the production team, plant-level team, or public groups.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division to basic manufacturing performance recording or financial performance recording.

Reasoning Ability:

Analyze complex business and operational issues by gathering and evaluating data, identifying root causes, interpreting technical information, and developing practical solutions to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this position, the applicant will stand, walk, and communicate effectively through speaking and hearing. The applicant must frequently use their hands to grasp, feel, and manipulate objects, as well as reach with their hands and arms. The applicant may lift and/or move items weighing up to twenty pounds.

Working Environment:

This position is in an indoor manufacturing environment. The production floor may have moderate to high noise levels, and employees must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and high-visibility vests, in designated areas. The position may require occasional travel for business, training, professional development, or educational purposes.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.