Materials Supervisor

Join a team where innovation meets craftsmanship — Welcome to Kinetic Custom Trailers. At KINETIC, we don’t just build trailers, we engineer custom solutions that push the boundaries of design, functionality, and quality. As a leader in the custom trailer manufacturing industry, we take pride in creating smart, efficient designs that meet the unique needs of every client, no matter how complex or specialized.

Backed by nearly a decade of proven success at our long-standing Canadian headquarters, we’ve also brought that momentum to Waco—opening fresh opportunities for skilled, driven people to grow with us. Whether you’re on the shop floor, behind a CAD screen, or working with customers, you’ll be part of a company that values excellence, adaptability, and forward-thinking.

We know it’s not just about the work—it’s about the people. At KINETIC, we’re building more than trailers; we’re building a culture. A culture where every team member is respected, supported, and seen as essential to our success. We strive to create a workplace that offers more than just a job. We offer long‑term growth, mentorship, flexibility, and a strong sense of pride in what we build together.

If you’re passionate about craftsmanship, thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and want to be part of something bold and growing, we’d love to meet you.

Own and control all day-to-day warehouse,
yard, and outside material operations
, ensuring materials are received, stored, kitted, staged, and delivered to production accurately, safely, and on schedule.

This role is the single point of ownership for warehouse execution, inventory discipline,
outside storage areas
, and material availability in a manufacturing environment.

• Plan and assign daily warehouse yard, and outside work (receiving, put‑away, kitting, staging, yard moves)
• Ensure material flows to production without delays or shortages, including materials stored outside.
• Protect critical operations (burn table, welding, assembly) from material starvation
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse and yard layouts
• Manage safe and efficient movement of large items between outside storage, yard, and production

• Own inventory accuracy and location discipline across indoor and outdoor storage areas
• Manage and track outside large‑item inventory (steel, frames, components, oversized materials)
• Enforce labeling, scanning, and put‑away standards
• Lead cycle counts and corrective actions, including yard and outside inventory
• Identify min/max gaps and material risks ahead of production
• Ensure kits are built complete and on time
• Review upcoming BOMs (1–2 weeks out) for readiness
• Escalate shortages early — before production is impacted
• Reduce rework caused by missing or incorrect kits

• Lead daily warehouse huddles
• Enforce standard work and safe material handling
• Cross‑train staff for coverage
• Coach performance issues in real time

• Act as escalation point for production, logistics, and purchasing
• Coordinate with Logistics on inbound/outbound priorities

• Forklift certified for emergency or peak coverage only

• 3–7 years in manufacturing or industrial warehouse environments
• Prior lead or supervisor experience
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and willingness to learn MS Business Central

• Strong ownership mindset
• Calm under pressure
• Organized, proactive, respected by hourly staff

• Competitive Pay: $80,000 - 95,000, based on experience
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive benefits package, paid holidays and paid time off
• Growth Opportunities:
  Continuing education and growth into specialized roles is encouraged.
• Team Environment:
  Work in a collaborative, continuous improvement‑focused production shop
• Stability:
  Full‑time, permanent position with consistent hours
• Hours:
  
  Full‑time, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Environment:
  Industrial manufacturing environment, shop floor and office.

and be an essential part of shaping innovative solutions in trailer manufacturing. Apply now to help drive the future of our industry!

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and design portfolio (if applicable) through our website at Kinetic – Careers. We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The pay range for this role is:

80,000 - 95,000 CAD per year (KCT Canada)