Materials Supervisor 1st Shift

Lansing Plant, 2051 S Canal Road, Lansing, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Do you want to work at an organization that is people focused, service minded and results oriented, that offers their customers creative problem solving, progressive solutions, and improved outcome? Then Avancez Assembly may be the place for you.

We are committed to a culture of excellence, with a focus on best practices and continuous improvement. We understand that our people are our biggest strength, and we know that world-class service happens because of our capable and valued team members. Whether you are looking for an assembly position or a career in manufacturing management, you can thrive as a member of our team.

Materials Supervisor is responsible for monitoring and supporting production and procurement of raw materials. Ensure raw materials are maintained at optimal levels to maintain a smooth production plan with a steady flow of materials while achieving inventory targets. Manage and complete material projects with local teams, plants and, company goals in mind. Support the local teams for new launches with all aspects of floor and office systems implementation and floor readiness.

• Manage and support shipping/receiving team.
• Develop and maintain material and inventory control systems.
• Manage accurate inventory records for all parts in QAD system.
• Manage inventory to optimize consumption and minimize excess/obsolescence for new products and end-of-life items. Identify, assess and communicate program issues/exceptions, and propose solutions.
• Ensures that all incoming material is received, labelled, and placed in appropriate storage areas.
• Manage layout of storage racks for projects as needed.
• Data input of all received items into the QAD.
• Verifies all incoming shipments for correct waybill information and visible damage.
• Communicates and follows up on discrepancies with suppliers, publishers, freight companies, custom brokers.
• Communicates with others to ensure shipping related problems are resolved.
• Manage and coordinate Material Returns process.
• Coordinate, schedule and monitor all tooling shipments to assembly plants.
• Manage all paperwork associated with the shipments of tooling.
• Assist tooling and purchasing with the tracking of vendor shipments.
• Verify all receiving documents, and resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels using min/max systems to ensure there are no interruptions to production activities.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the supplier base.
• Assist in development and continuous improvement of plant layout.
• Ensure all receiving drivers and docks run safely.
• Ensure that all systems are followed for all material activities.
• Support receiving and production activities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify and suggest areas for continuous improvement within the plant (i.e. signage, layouts, systems, plant organization, etc.).
• Operates hi-lo to load, unload, and move materials.
• Implementation and support of 5S processes in the shop.
• Follow safe practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of advanced schooling and/or work experience.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience and demonstrated success in Business, Materials Management or Supply Chain Mgt/Logistics

• Travel Required:
  
  No

• Proficiency with ERP and Kanban Systems.
• Ability to plan and analyze production requirements and implement supporting material systems and business processes.
• Working knowledge of material flows and layouts.
• Highly organized and detailed to establish priorities, identify and set goals.
• Able to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines and be able to perform self-initiated and planned activities.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, especially for collaborating with others internally and externally to accomplish goals and resolve issues.
• Broad knowledge of mobile equipment and operation.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and other customer specific requirements.
• Tact, a sense of…