Materials Supervisor

About the job

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Materials Supervisor – Job Description

Position Summary

The Materials Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the materials, inventory, and warehouse teams to ensure efficient flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the facility. This role ensures that production schedules are supported, inventory accuracy is maintained, and materials processes follow safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Materials & Inventory Management

• Oversee the receiving, storage, staging, and issuing of materials to production.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock conditions.
• Ensure accurate cycle counts, physical inventory audits, and inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain inventory accuracy within ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Implement FIFO, Kanban, or other material flow systems as required.

2. Production Support

• Ensure timely delivery of materials to the production floor.
• Collaborate with Production Planners to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Address material shortages, discrepancies, and urgent material requests.
• Communicate real-time material status updates to production leadership.

3. Warehouse & Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and coach material handlers, warehouse personnel, and inventory clerks.
• Assign daily work tasks, set productivity goals, and monitor performance.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and material-handling equipment.
• Enforce company policies and safety procedures.

4. Supplier & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate with Purchasing and Suppliers on delivery schedules and quality issues.
• Track inbound shipments and work with carriers to resolve delays.
• Manage dock scheduling and receiving workflow.

5. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, SMED, value stream mapping).
• Develop and update materials procedures, work instructions, and standard operating processes (SOPs).

6. Data, Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, adjustments, and material movements.
• Prepare reports on inventory accuracy, cycle count results, and material performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Required

• 3–5 years of experience in materials, inventory, supply chain, or warehouse operations.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management practices and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Lean/Continuous Improvement experience.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or supply chain coursework.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, food manufacturing, electronics, or similar industries.
• Forklift certification.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development
• Inventory Accuracy & Controls
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Collaboration
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Safety & Compliance Focus