Materials Supervisor

Based in Olathe, Kansas USA, this position is responsible for warehousing, shipping, receiving and material handling activities. This includes direct supervision for approximately 20 hourly employees and properly utilizing lead personnel to drive continuous improvement actions for Key Performance Indicators. Via interaction with other department supervisors, improve service to internal customers through the use of Lean enterprise activities, with a keen understanding of the appropriate warehouse and material handling methods.

• Constantly build, train employees to meet Company Safety, Cost, Quality and Delivery objectives.
• Establishing or Adjusting work procedures to meet warehouse demands as dictated by production work schedules and work flow
• Develop, implement and maintain solutions for improving material flows through the factory using Lean Principles to include storing and staging materials for line side presentation
• Maintain Inventory Control through regular cycle count procedures, reconciling variances, improved practices, ERP system applications and coordinate Physical Inventory activities
• Closely works with the Materials Analyst and Planning personnel to ensure a "Plan For Every Part" is actively practiced
• Coordinate with Sales and 3rd party transportation for the timely delivery of completed units to customers by over the road and/or vessel shipments
• Coordinate for over the road and overseas container shipment of components to associated assembly facilities
• Ensure material handling equipment is properly utilized and in a safe operating condition

• Rewards that truly count: we offer meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments, fair and gender-neutral pay, and flexible working conditions within a culture that values your growth and celebrates success.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Our generous time‑off policy includes vacation time, personal/sick time, paid/floating holidays, and paid parental leaves, supporting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• Safety that moves us forward:
  Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.
• Purpose that drives change: you’ll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You’ll be in the driver’s seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.
• People who move together: you’ll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.
• Become part of our global network of 5,200 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work drives innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact around the world.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in associated field preferred

Experience:

• Knowledge of Lean principles in a warehouse setting
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years in Warehouse and Materials supervision
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years in Logistics coordination
• Familiar with Google applications and prior ERP experience preferred. Experience in supervision or leadership position.