Material Supervisor

Material Supervisor

LOCATION

Fairfax, KS TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $62,000 - $70,000 / yr ID KY36-2749291 POSTED Mar 31, 2026

Job Title:

Material Supervisor

Location:

Fairfax, KS

Shift:

6am-3:00pm

Salary:

$62,000 - $70,000 annually About the Role Our client, a leading manufacturing company in the automotive or advanced manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced Material Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of material handling, shipping/receiving, and inventory control. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving efficiency, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring timely material flow across production areas. Key Responsibilities Supervise and lead material handlers, forklift drivers, and inventory control staff on the Crew Ensure timely delivery of materials to production lines and accurate shipping/receiving processes Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and ERP updates Monitor and enforce safety procedures related to material movement and storage Communicate supply shortages or overages to planners and management Support root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and drive corrective actions Coordinate with production, planning, quality, and logistics teams to meet operational goals Assist in training and development of team members to support cross-functionality and career growth Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and ISO standards Qualifications & Requirements 3+ years of experience in material handling or logistics within a manufacturing environment Prior supervisory or team lead experience required Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Forklift experience and/or certification preferred High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree a plus Must be available to work schedule and flexible to meet business needs