Material Management Supervisor (Machine Shop)

Responsibilities
* Confirm all safety and quality procedures are followed
* Supervise and lead the 10-12 employees across two shifts on the Materials Management team
* Provide timely, specific feedback to employees, including formal biannual performance reviews and annual performance improvement planning in line with the Laitram Continuous Improvement timeline.
* Build an effective team by supporting employee development and fostering teamwork and communication between individuals, teams, and departments.
* Coordinate all aspects for the saw, press, receiving, materials management, inventory control & shipping operations for the Machine Shop
* Analyze workflow and priorities, identify constraints, and develop informed options to meet customer expectations and increase overall productivity.
* Manage and maintain workflow of material from receipt, storage, in-process, return to inventory in an organized approach, including shop supplies
* Manage the shipping and receiving of inventory items and finished goods
* Monitor the performance of the Materials Management department.
* Maintain inventory accuracy to required standards
* Ensure completion of regular cycle counts of inventory items to verify accuracy/location
* Perform annual ABC analysis to assign efficient cycle count routines to all inventory item
* Design and continuously improve the storage and layout of all warehouse and storage locations
* Identify opportunities and lead projects that improve processes and machining capabilities striving for operational excellence and a highly efficient use of available resources.

Requirements
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in material management/control operations
* Previous supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing/production environment
* Strong supervisory and organizational skills with proven success developing and executing key initiatives
* Demonstrated success with structured approach to problem solving
* Effective verbal and written communication
* Solid computer skills
* Familiarity and experience with the use of manufacturing resource planning (MRP) system
* Understanding of the demands associated with supporting a manufacturing environment
* Able to work outside of regular shift hours (nights, weekend, holidays) as needed

Desired Qualifications
* B.S. degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or comparable
* Supervision in a machine shop or metal fabrication environment
* Experience with Saw and Press equipment
* Experience with Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing software (e.g., Solidworks, MasterCAM)