Supervisor, Materials

Materials Supervisor – Saab, Inc.

Saab, Inc. is looking for a dynamic, results‑oriented Materials Supervisor to join the Supply Chain team in Cranston, RI. In this role, the successful candidate will manage receiving, stockroom, and shipping operations, oversee a team of material handlers, and coordinate with the Bristol facility and key stakeholders.

• Lead activities related to the receiving, storing, shipping of materials or finished goods, and material movement.
• Advocate for a safety‑first work environment by prioritizing safety in work processes, deploying ergonomic and safe handling practices, conducting routine safety talks, equipment training and audits, and partnering with the internal safety representative.
• Incorporate 5S and 6S principles and controls throughout the departments.
• Support packaging and shipping activities that are compliant with contractual requirements and company policy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop pack and ship schedules that meet program contract dates and on‑time delivery metrics.
• Serve as process owner for incoming receiving to ensure purchase orders are accurately maintained and materials received are correct (e.g., part numbers, quantities, and damage‑free condition).
• Utilize inventory control measures such as cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy between the physical stockroom/warehouse and the MRP system.
• Ensure stockroom materials are picked, prepared, and delivered to manufacturing to meet production schedules with a high level of quality and accuracy.
• Establish, modify, and communicate standardized work, policies, and procedures, and lead continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Own department performance metrics, including data collection, analysis of actual performance versus targets, and development or refinement of KPIs.
• Report on metrics related to activities such as cycle counting and on‑time delivery to internal and external customers.
• Develop and execute action plans based on metrics analysis to drive performance improvement and process effectiveness.
• Identify staffing needs and partner with HR to recruit, interview, and hire candidates.
• Develop training plans and provide ongoing employee feedback to support development of receiving, stockroom, and shipping material handlers.
• Support internal and external process audits in the incoming, stockroom, and shipping departments.
• Collaborate with incoming inspection and program teams to ensure timely processing of materials to support business revenue goals.
• Ability to travel up to 10% annually in support of program and business development effort.

$89,000 - $111,200 (general guideline; final offer will consider role, location, market, and experience).

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Associate degree with 7+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with stockroom management, including cycle counting.
• Experience with safety management in a material handling or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work within standardized inventory procedures while also supporting process improvements.
• Experience managing a department in a metrics‑driven environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a team environment, multitask, and support concurrent priorities for internal and external customers.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate a forklift (pending internal training and certification).
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, if required.

• Supply chain experience in the defense industry with exposure to the defense acquisition process.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead teams and grow an organization from both a staffing and process perspective.
• Experience with USG, DoD, or FAA contracts.
• Experience participating in internal or external…