Description:
Job Summary: The Material Flow Supervisor owns the movement of materials from receiving to the production line. This role leads the warehouse/materials team, manages inventory accuracy, and ensures production has what it needs on time and without issues.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise, train, and develop the warehouse/material flow team.
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Assign work, set expectations, and hold the team accountable for accuracy, pace, and safety.
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Support hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance discussions.
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Oversee receiving, put-away, material staging, line replenishment, and internal material movements.
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Ensure materials arrive to production on time, in the right quantities, and in usable condition.
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Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and adherence to safety procedures.
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Own inventory accuracy across all Qnergy locations.
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Lead cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
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Ensure all ERP transactions are completed accurately and in real time.
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Monitor shortages, backorders, and critical material risks; escalate early and clearly.
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Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues fast.
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Provide clear communication on material flow status and impacts to the production schedule.
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Standardize and improve material handling, labeling, routing, and replenishment workflows.
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
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2 – 3 years of supervisor experience in materials, warehousing, logistics, or inventory control.
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3 – 5 years of experience working in shipping & receiving, logistics, scheduling, or inventory control.
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Hands-on experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
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Forklift certification required.
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Experience in high-mix/low-volume manufacturing.
Skills & Abilities:
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Strong understanding of inventory control, FIFO, cycle counting, and material flow.
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Proficiency with ERP systems and a high sense of ownership over data integrity.
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Solid leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on operation.
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Detail-oriented, consistent, organized, and able to multi-task.
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Good written and verbal communication skills.
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Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and standard work.
Work Environment:
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Manufacturing/warehouse environment with frequent, walking, standing, and material handling.
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Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. with or without assistance.
