Material Superintendent

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• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Supervise day‑to‑day field inventory control at fabrication shops, yards, and project sites.
• Ensure accurate receipt, tagging, staging, and issuance of materials against work orders and project schedules.
• Maintain complete traceability for PFF, valves, and coded materials (MTRs, heat numbers, lot trace).
• Oversee distribution of plate, fittings, heads, shells, and pipe spools to designated fabrication areas and sub‑assemblies.
• Manage material staging layouts for efficiency and minimal crane or forklift moves.
• Perform daily checks on critical material levels, shortages, and overages, coordinate replenishment with purchasing.

• Interface daily with the procurement team to track supplier delivery commitments and expedite critical items.
• Verify material take‑offs (MTOs) and field requirements align with bill of materials (BOM).
• Support RFQs and vendor clarifications for valves, fittings, and specialty materials.
• Assist with evaluating alternate materials or substitutions to maintain production continuity.

• Supervise warehouse, receiving, and yard personnel—ensuring accountability, training, and compliance with safe material handling standards.
• Implement and enforce 5S principles and yard layout optimization for visibility and safety.
• Promote Smith Industries’ culture of Safety, Quality, and Execution Excellence.

• Maintain real‑time visibility of inventory through ERP or manual tracking systems.
• Report monthly inventory variance, scrap analysis, and stock accuracy metrics.
• Develop and track KPIs on material availability, utilization, and cost performance.

• 10+ years of experience managing material control, warehouse, or logistics operations in oil & gas fabrication, EPC, or energy services.
• Strong technical understanding of oilfield material categories:
  • Pipe, Fittings, Flanges (PFF) and valves (ANSI/API standards).
  • Plates, structural steel, gaskets, bolts, instrumentation, and electrical hardware.
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, API 650/12F requirements a plus.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and inventory control tools.
• Demonstrated success in leading field material teams and optimizing workflows in high‑volume environments.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in the manufacturing industry.

Smith Industries LLC is a solid, locally owned company that has been in business since 2004.