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.

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