Materials Control Supervisor

Description

The Materials Control Supervisor will oversee the day-to‑day operations of a team responsible for packaging, labeling, and documenting product shipments, as well as managing the physical material flow with associated transactions within a GMP manufacturing environment. This position requires a high sense of urgency, strong accountability, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The incumbent promotes a culture of compliance, collaboration, and accountability.

• Oversee inventory control functions, including receipt, verification, and physical inventory for all stockrooms across multiple local manufacturing plants.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving of all products and materials, ensuring methods of shipment meet customer satisfaction and product quality standards.
• Use an ERP/MRP system in a manufacturing environment, preferably Acumatica.
• Maintain experience in lot/serial number inventory control and work‑order driven manufacturing environments.
• Partner daily with Manufacturing Operations to set priorities, manage constraints, and resolve execution issues.
• Support reporting and visibility related to material status, shortages, and schedule performance.
• Expedite materials to facilities and coordinate closely with Procurement, Inventory Control, and Production.
• Maintain accountability for inventory record accuracy, material readiness, and work‑order closures.
• Track material shortages, staging work orders, and production floor orders to ensure timely material delivery and accurate on‑hand inventory balances.
• Demonstrate experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as GMP, FDA, ISO, ITAR.
• Work closely with Accounting and Finance to resolve purchase‑price variance and material usage.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.
• Lead and coach a team of 3‑5 Material Associates across several sites.
• Maintain security of stores and contents supporting two‑shift operations.
• Perform all other duties as directed by Manager.

Full‑time

• Minimum seven years’ work experience in a regulated manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Understanding of storeroom operations and safeguards desirable.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including familiarity with Excel.
• Experience working with a Quality Management System; ISO 13485, FDA GMP.
• Experience using MRP (Material Requirement Planning) software, preferably Acumatica.

Minimum associate’s degree preferred or high school diploma, or a combination of education and experience.

Will have supervisory responsibilities.

This job operates in manufacturing environments.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. PPE required when in controlled environment rooms.

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Must be able to lift >25 lbs.

Limited, infrequent travel may be required.

$70,000 - $80,000 a year