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AppleOne

Kitting/Materials Supervisor

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What they do

An Inventory Control Manager manages inventory systems and warehousing. Works with supply chain managers to plan and maintain inventory at optimal levels and resolves issues and discrepancies related to inventory. Supervises warehouse employees and manages warehouse scheduling.

$95,688 / year median in California

+7% projected growth

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Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Kitting Supervisor to lead daily kitting, inventory, and material fulfillment operations in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for ensuring that production teams receive the correct materials, quantities, revisions, and documentation on time to support production schedules and prevent downtime. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, materials management, kitting, and manufacturing, along with strong knowledge of
ERP/MRP/WMS
systems. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise daily kitting and material fulfillment activities. Assign and prioritize work based on production schedules and operational requirements. Oversee picking, verification, assembly, and staging of production kits. Ensure materials, quantities, revisions, and documentation are accurate before delivery to Production. Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate shortages, discrepancies, damaged materials, and transaction errors. Perform and oversee accurate ERP, MRP, and WMS transactions, including material issues, transfers, adjustments, and inventory movements. Maintain material traceability through barcode scanning, labeling, lot control, and serial number tracking. Partner with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to resolve material-related issues. Lead, coach, train, and develop kitting and materials personnel. Develop and improve SOPs, work instructions, workflows, and inventory control procedures. Track KPIs such as inventory accuracy, kitting productivity, kit completion, material shortages, and on-time kit delivery. Identify opportunities to improve material flow, warehouse organization, system utilization, and operational efficiency. Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Support ERP/WMS implementations, upgrades, testing, training, and process improvements. Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and efficient work environment. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred. 2-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, materials, inventory control, logistics, kitting, or manufacturing support. At least 1-2 years of supervisory or team lead experience. Hands-on experience with ERP, MRP, or WMS systems such as SAP, M3, or similar platforms. Strong understanding of inventory management, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and material traceability. Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), work orders, engineering drawings, wire lists, and manufacturing documentation. Experience using barcode scanners, inventory tracking systems, or warehouse technology. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.