MATERIALS SUPERVISOR

Primary Duties:

Safety, Compliance & Leadership

• Create and maintain a safe, healthy work environment aligned with company and regulatory safety standards.
• Ensure proper PPE usage and compliance with all safety procedures.
• Protect facility assets through safe operation of equipment and adherence to all safety requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Assess employee training needs, support skills development, and communicate procedures and work practices.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching to support employee growth and performance.
• Provide occasional after‑hours support for time‑sensitive issues, including inventory concerns or urgent shipments.

Materials & Logistics Operations

• Oversee accurate movement of all raw materials, WIP, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and production control teams to ensure schedule compliance and uninterrupted manufacturing flow.
• Notify Group Leader of any actual or potential part shortages and support shortage resolution.
• Manage and maintain professional communication with internal stakeholders and external partners, including OE, OES, and AGR customers.
• Prepare shipping paperwork, coordinate logistics, and schedule trucks in a cost‑effective manner.
• Communicate delivery orders and customer requests, including expedited or special shipments.
• Utilize SAP and other systems to process shipments, maintain inventory accuracy, and troubleshoot system issues.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Reconcile system inventories with physical counts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Lead and participate in daily, periodic, and annual physical inventory activities.
• Ensure effective systems and processes are followed to support high inventory accuracy and timely transaction processing.

Performance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Review and report on delivery performance, including on‑time delivery metrics for all customers.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure accuracy and adequate supply of glass and other materials.
• Maintain open communication channels to ensure shipments are arranged efficiently and meet customer expectations.
• Identify improvement opportunities within material flow, productivity, and system usage; implement corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless shipping, receiving, and production support.
• Adhere to NSG Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles in all business relationships.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with miscellaneous projects, physical inventory, and materials‑related initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications Required:

• Associate degree in Business or related field OR at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory abilities and experience managing teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills; experience with SAP preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial processes, preferably in an automotive environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement concepts.