Materials & Warehouse Supervisor

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About Slate

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA.  We believe that car buyers — not car companies — should call the shots.  We like looking at a road, not a screen.  We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need.
We like picking out the stuff we do need.  We think dings are badges, not blemishes.  But we know not everyone likes what we like.  So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.

Who we are looking for:

Slate is seeking a highly organized Materials & Warehouse Supervisor to oversee material and inventory management, as well as material conveyance within factory and warehouse operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.  This role ensures efficient handling, storage, and distribution of materials, supporting production schedules and minimizing supply disruptions.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, warehouse management expertise, and hands-on experience overseeing material operations.  They will ensure optimal inventory levels, timely deliveries, and seamless coordination with logistics, procurement, suppliers, and production teams.  This role collaborates with Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement, Suppliers, and Manufacturing Operations to maintain efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in material and warehouse management.

What you get to do:

• Supervise warehouse staff, including hourly material and warehouse team members, ensuring proper material handling, storage, and stock movement.
• Manage material flow and inventory control, ensuring availability for production while minimizing excess.
• Train, mentor, and support hourly team members, fostering a productive and efficient work environment.
• Coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams to manage purchase orders, replenishment schedules, and lead times.
• Optimize inbound and outbound shipments, collaborating with logistics teams.
• Utilize ERP/WMS/MES systems to track material availability, consumption rates, and replenishment cycles.
• Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels. Maintain accuracy with all material transactions.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles, including Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, and pull systems.
• Identify and resolve supply chain disruptions, material shortages, and warehouse inefficiencies.
• Ensure material dock, conveyance, and warehouse safety procedures, proper storage practices, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Lead shift scheduling and workforce planning to align resources with production demands.
• Monitor material operations KPIs, team performance, provide coaching, and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency and material handling operations.

What you bring to the team:

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse management, material supervision, or supply chain operations in the automotive industry.
• Experience leading warehouse teams, including hourly material and warehouse staff.
• Hands-on experience with ERP / WMS / MES systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or Plex.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling, and inventory control.
• Experience with ERP / WMS / MES systems for tracking and forecasting material availability.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, kitting & sequencing, and process efficiency improvements.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven ability to lead warehouse teams, ensuring smooth material movement and operational efficiency.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with suppliers, logistics, production, and procurement teams.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to maintain warehouse accuracy and efficiency.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot material shortages, resolve warehouse inefficiencies, and optimize storage solutions.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills for inventory tracking and planning.

Industry & Compliance Knowledge

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