Materials Supervisor at Aegis Worldwide Materials Supervisor at Aegis Worldwide in Ashland City, Tennessee Posted in about 10 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Materials Supervisor Location:

Ashland City, TN Direct Reports:

23 Employees Position Overview A leading global manufacturing organization is seeking a Materials Supervisor to oversee the planning, procurement, inventory control, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and distribution of materials and finished goods. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, and production support while leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, inventory management expertise, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional activities to meet customer and production requirements. Key Responsibilities Maintain optimal inventory levels to support on-time customer deliveries while minimizing carrying costs and expedited freight expenses. Supervise year-end physical inventory activities and ensure the accuracy of perpetual inventory systems throughout the year. Manage inventory valuation by overseeing the disposition of obsolete, excess, and damaged materials. Direct production planning and scheduling activities to align with customer demand forecasts and operational requirements. Coordinate customer release schedules and delivery commitments. Partner with Purchasing to ensure timely delivery of materials, supplies, equipment, and services. Investigate and resolve material shortages and supply chain disruptions. Develop, maintain, and analyze reporting systems supporting materials management functions. Oversee shipping, receiving, warehousing, and finished goods storage operations. Identify opportunities to improve inventory management practices, including Just-in-Time (JIT) methodologies. Ensure compliance with established departmental procedures and company policies. Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members to maximize performance and professional growth. Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Strong organizational, problem-solving, and planning skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Ability to effectively interact with employees and management at all levels. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word. Prior leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or materials environment. Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field. Experience with inventory control, production planning, scheduling, shipping, and receiving. Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems. Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives and inventory optimization strategies. What You'll Bring Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate teams and drive results. Strong understanding of materials management and manufacturing operations. Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment. Benefits Competitive compensation Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Career advancement opportunities Stable and growing manufacturing environment