Material Flow Supervisor
Description

Job Summary: The Material Flow Supervisor owns the movement of materials from receiving to the production line. This role leads the warehouse/materials team, manages inventory accuracy, and ensures production has what it needs on time and without issues. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Supervise, train, and develop the warehouse/material flow team. 
  • Assign work, set expectations, and hold the team accountable for accuracy, pace, and safety. 
  • Support hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance discussions. 
  • Oversee receiving, put-away, material staging, line replenishment, and internal material movements. 
  • Ensure materials arrive to production on time, in the right quantities, and in usable condition.
  • Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and adherence to safety procedures. 
  • Own inventory accuracy across all Qnergy locations. 
  • Lead cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and implement corrective actions. 
  • Ensure all ERP transactions are completed accurately and in real time. 
  • Monitor shortages, backorders, and critical material risks; escalate early and clearly. 
  • Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues fast. 
  • Provide clear communication on material flow status and impacts to the production schedule. 
  • Standardize and improve material handling, labeling, routing, and replenishment workflows. 
Requirements

Education & Experience: 

  • 2 – 3 years of supervisor experience in materials, warehousing, logistics, or inventory control. 
  • 3 – 5 years of experience working in shipping & receiving, logistics, scheduling, or inventory control. 
  • Hands-on experience supporting a manufacturing environment. 
  • Forklift certification required. 
  • Experience in high-mix/low-volume manufacturing. 

Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong understanding of inventory control, FIFO, cycle counting, and material flow. 
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and a high sense of ownership over data integrity. 
  • Solid leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on operation. 
  • Detail-oriented, consistent, organized, and able to multi-task. 
  • Good written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and standard work. 

Work Environment:

  • Manufacturing/warehouse environment with frequent, walking, standing, and material handling. 
  • Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. with or without assistance. 
Salary Description
$80,000 - $100,000