What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Management Supervisor position at Smith Industries?
Benefits:
Key Responsibilities:
Field Material & Inventory Management
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Key Responsibilities:
Field Material & Inventory Management
- Supervise day-to-day field inventory control at fabrication shops, yards, and project sites.
- Ensure accurate receipt, tagging, staging, and issuance of materials against work orders and project schedules.
- Maintain complete traceability for PFF, valves, and coded materials (MTRs, heat numbers, lot trace).
- Oversee distribution of plate, fittings, heads, shells, and pipe spools to designated fabrication areas and sub-assemblies.
- Manage material staging layouts for efficiency and minimal crane or forklift moves.
- Perform daily checks on critical material levels, shortages, and overages, coordinate replenishment with purchasing.
- Interface daily with the procurement team to track supplier delivery commitments and expedite critical items.
- Verify material take-offs (MTOs) and field requirements align with bill of materials (BOM).
- Support RFQs and vendor clarifications for valves, fittings, and specialty materials.
- Assist with evaluating alternate materials or substitutions to maintain production continuity.
- Supervise warehouse , receiving, and yard personnel — ensuring accountability, training, and compliance with safe material handling standards.
- Implement and enforce 5S principles and yard layout optimization for visibility and safety.
- Promote Smith Industries’ culture of Safety, Quality, and Execution Excellence.
- Maintain real-time visibility of inventory through ERP or manual tracking systems.
- Report monthly inventory variance, scrap analysis, and stock accuracy metrics.
- Develop and track KPIs on material availability, utilization, and cost performance
- 10 years of experience managing material control, warehouse, or logistics operations in oil & gas fabrication, EPC, or energy services.
- Strong technical understanding of oilfield material categories:
- Pipe, Fittings, Flanges (PFF) and valves (ANSI/API standards).
- Plates, structural steel, gaskets, bolts, instrumentation, and electrical hardware.
- Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, API 650/12F requirements a plus.
- Proficient in ERP/MRP systems , Excel, and inventory control tools.
- Demonstrated success in leading field material teams and optimizing workflows in high-volume environments.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment in the manufacturing industry.
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000