Inventory/Material Supervisor

Role Summary:

Chesapeake Flowserve seeks an Inventory & Warehouse Operations Supervisor responsible for overseeing the organization, control, and accuracy of inventory across the facility. This role ensures efficient warehouse operations, effective shipping and receiving processes, and a high-performing team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional efforts to support production goals and inventory integrity while fostering team development and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Receiving, Shipping & Warehouse Operations
• Oversee all daily receiving and shipping activities to ensure timely product labeling, put-away, and material availability.
• Ensure material handlers meet daily schedules and proactively prepare work for assembly teams.
• Manage and monitor daily write-offs, striving for zero inventory balance issues that may disrupt production.
• Support material rationalization and consolidation efforts, including Kardex transactions, OSMI handling, and disposal initiatives for Chesapeake and UNIS.
• Maintain exceptional inventory accuracy during all receiving, put-away, and material movement processes.
• Lead the Aftermarket team to meet shipping goals while ensuring quality standards.
• Respond promptly to buyer inquiries on receipt discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Ensure daily shipping targets are achieved with a focus on accuracy and timeliness

Team Development & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing warehouse team (8 persons) with a strong focus on engagement, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Cultivate a results-driven culture prioritizing safety, quality, productivity, and inventory integrity.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Drive inventory improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis and robust cycle count programs.

Cross-Training & Workforce Flexibility

• Design and implement a cross-training program to build team flexibility and support employee growth.
• Collaborate with team leads to shift resources across work cells as needed based on business demands.
• Foster career progression and develop internal talent to enhance organizational capability.

Employee Management & Performance

• Monitor and approve daily timecards, ensuring compliance with labor policies and attendance accuracy.
• Provide continuous feedback—both written and verbal—to promote employee development and alignment.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations that deliver clear, constructive, and impartial reviews.
• Hiring Responsibilities

Administrative & System Support

• Manage the Receiving Inbox by processing supplier drop shipments and off-site warehouse receipts.
• Complete virtual receipts in Oracle, print and file packing slips, and update internal records.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies with buyers for virtual shipments or off-site deliveries.
• Oversee sub-inventory transfers between locations and support production paint shipments to outside machine shops as needed.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in warehouse, inventory, or supply chain operations
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and inventory management best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and lead teams in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Preferred Skills:

• Supervisor Experience
• 5-7 years with Inventory
• Community or Technical College Degree
• Forklift Experience

Benefits Starting from Day 1:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options) 
• Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability 
• Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources 
• Educational Assistance Program 
• Time off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)

* Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.