Materials and Heavy Haul Supervisor

Description

At Tomball Controls, we specialize in manufacturing custom fuel tanks, custom sound attenuated enclosures, and access platforms for emergency power generators.

We are proud to serve clients across various industries, providing them with high-quality power packaging solutions to meet their specific requirements. With years of experienced team members and a commitment to excellence, we have built a reputation for delivering reliable and durable products on time and within budget.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Materials and Heavy Haul Supervisor for our facility in Von Ormy, Texas (South San Antonio area). The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of material handling and yard operations, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The Materials and Heavy Haul Supervisor oversees yard material handling and heavy equipment movement to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for executing loading, unloading, transportation, and staging activities in alignment with production and shipping priorities.

The position leads material movement supporting Packaging, Ship Loose, and Electrical Yard operations while supervising the Heavy Haul team responsible for moving large materials, loading and unloading equipment, and transporting completed units throughout the facility.

• Oversee daily yard material handling activities supporting Packaging, Ship Loose, and Electrical Yard operations.
• Ensure kits, components, accessories, and major assemblies are delivered to the correct work areas in accordance with production schedules.
• Assign daily responsibilities to Material Handlers and Heavy Haul personnel based on priorities established by the Materials Manager and Production leadership.
• Coordinate the movement of enclosures, fuel tanks, skid frames, generators, switch gear, platforms, and other large assemblies between production, staging, storage, and loading areas.
• Verify material readiness prior to movement and communicate shortages, discrepancies, or access constraints to the appropriate departments.

• Lead and supervise the Heavy Haul team in the safe and efficient movement of large materials, equipment, and completed units throughout the facility.
• Verify that personnel, equipment, rigging, and work areas are properly prepared before any movement begins.
• Ensure all lifting and material handling activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures, equipment capacities, load weights, lifting points, and center-of-gravity requirements.
• Assign and communicate clear responsibilities to operators, riggers, spotters, and signal personnel to ensure safe and coordinated operations.
• Monitor heavy haul activities to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.

• Supervise the safe and efficient loading and unloading of large equipment, customer-supplied materials, components, and completed units.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, and resources to ensure loading and unloading activities are completed according to operational requirements and schedules.
• Verify unit, job, and equipment identification against receiving, shipping, and production documentation.
• Confirm all required inspections, approvals, and readiness checks are completed prior to loading finished products.
• Ensure proper blocking, bracing, protection, and load securement methods are utilized and verified in accordance with company standards and transportation requirements.
• Document and promptly report any visible damage, missing items, or discrepancies to the appropriate Materials, Quality, Shipping, or Receiving personnel to ensure required information is communicated to the responsible departments.

• Lead and direct material handling activities supporting the Packaging, Ship Loose, and Electrical Yard teams.
• Ensure materials are properly staged, labeled, and segregated by project and job to maintain organization and prevent material mix-ups.
• Support Ship Loose verification processes by ensuring required materials and components are available for review against approved bills of material (BOMs) and packing lists.
• Maintain clear identification and separation of verified, incomplete, damaged, and nonconforming materials.
• Ensure customer-supplied…