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Supervisor, Material Operations

DENSO
Long Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Feb 2026
💰 $78,000/yr

About the role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Supervises, coordinates, approves and evaluates the daily work of warehouse office associates, repacker assemblers and material handlers. Accountable for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the organizations warehouse(s). 

2. Establishes operational procedures, plans the efficient movement of materials and monitors performance and compliance. 

3. Organizes and manages the receipt, classification and storage of products, materials, tools and equipment. Implements inventory procedures established by the organization. 

4. Identifies space requirements and coordinates needs for storage with delivery and distribution schedules to achieve distribution center goals and ensure customer satisfaction. 

5. Sets goals and objectives of team and monitors achievements. Develops countermeasures when problems are identified. Performs Human Resources activities including tracking of time and attendance, associate counseling, scheduling, tracking training needs, evaluating work performance and assisting in skill development. 

6. Supports continuous improvement activities to increase the efficiency of warehouse operations. 

7. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in materials management, supply chain or related field required
  • 8 or more years of relevant experience required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be a skillful presenter that can interpret information based on a general knowledge of the organization, its products and procedures, and provide an independent explanation and discussion based on the technical or complex nature of the materials being discussed
  • Excellent customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship partnership
  • Excellent analytical skills with an ability to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex
    situations, applying knowledge of specialty area and use of sound judgement
  • Excellent negotiation skills. Ability to resolve difficult or complicated situations that are often sensitive in nature.
    Recognizes and applies subtle cues in anticipating customers’ needs and potential next steps. Takes strong stand
    without indicating disrespect and seeks positive outcomes
  • Demonstrated competency in working with computer software and mainframe applications to manipulate, analyze and
    reconcile data
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and inventory databases
  • People management
  • Ability to effectively apply the PDCA process to identify potential process improvements

    Benefits Summary:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans  
  • 401K with 4% Company Match
  • Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays  
  • Bonus Program  
  • FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
  • Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
  • Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
  • Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
  • Tuition Reimbursement  
  • Career Development and Ongoing Training  
  • Employee Assistance Program  
  • Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program  
  • Volunteer Opportunities  
  • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
  • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)  
  • Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.  

Annual Salary: $78,000-98,000

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