Direct Material Inventory Supervisor

Overview

Position Summary

The Supply Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations of the production materials warehouse, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely receipt, storage, inventory control, and delivery of corrugate, film, chemicals, and other production supplies to manufacturing operations. This role supervises warehouse personnel, oversees inventory accuracy, maintains compliance with safety and environmental requirements, and partners closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, and Quality teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations

• Supervise day-to-day warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, staging, and material deliveries to production.
• Ensure timely availability of corrugate, film, chemicals, and other packaging or production materials to support manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor warehouse workflow and labor utilization to maximize productivity and service levels.
• Coordinate material movements between warehouse locations, production areas, and third-party storage facilities as needed.
• Maintain warehouse organization, housekeeping, and visual management standards.

Inventory Management

• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and transaction errors.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with Procurement and Planning teams to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP and warehouse management systems.
• Track and report key inventory performance metrics.

Chemical Management & Compliance

• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company requirements.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure team compliance with Hazard Communication standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of chemical storage areas and containment systems.
• Lead response efforts and reporting requirements for chemical spills or safety incidents.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, coach, and develop warehouse associates and material handlers.
• Establish performance expectations and conduct performance evaluations.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and adherence to company policies.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, and staffing requirements.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure compliance with all warehouse safety procedures.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and safety concerns; implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process optimization methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, reduce waste, and lower operational costs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Purchasing, and Transportation teams to resolve material flow issues.
• Support production schedule changes by ensuring material availability and prioritization.
• Participate in production meetings and inventory reviews.
• Assist with supplier performance evaluations related to material quality and delivery.

NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Minimum 3-5 years of warehouse, logistics, or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience managing inventories of packaging materials such as corrugate, film, resins, adhesives, inks, or production chemicals.
• Strong understanding of inventory control processes and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Infor M3 preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment or obtain certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in packaging, converting, food manufacturing, consumer products, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and barcode scanning technologies.
• OSHA safety training and hazardous materials handling experience.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Material delivery performance to production
• Inventory turns
• Labor productivity
• Warehouse cost per unit produced
• Chemical compliance and audit results

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work in warehouse, production, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work around chemicals while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!