DescriptionThe Materials Supervisor - High-Rise Warehouse, Supermarkets & Line-Side Supply is responsible for the operational and disciplinary leadership of the high-bay warehouse, supermarket areas, and the material provisioning to assembly and manufacturing. This role ensures that the right material is available at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the right place, while leading the team through clear KPIs and standardized processes.
A strong focus is placed on Lean Logistics, flow orientation, and performance-based leadership.
What you'll do:
- Disciplinary and functional leadership of teams responsible for:
- High-rise warehouse operations
- Supermarket management (Kanban / pull systems)
- Line-side material supply to assembly and manufacturing
- Ensure stable, on-time, and consumption-oriented material provisioning to production
- Plan, coordinate, and optimize warehouse and line-side replenishment processes
- Define, monitor, and actively manage KPIs such as:
- Line-side availability / material shortages
- Inventory accuracy and stock levels
- Warehouse productivity and throughput times
- Supermarket stability and replenishment reliability
- Lead the team based on targets, standard work, and visual management
- Identify deviations, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean / TPS methods (Kanban, 5S, standardization, flow optimization)
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and logistics standards
- Coordinate closely with production, materials planning, inbound logistics, and internal transport
- Support production ramp-ups and volume changes with flexible logistics concepts
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor degree in logistics, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in warehouse management (ideally high-bay), line-side supply, and supermarket/Kanban systems or equivalent combination of education & experience.
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience with a strong track record of KPI-driven performance management
- Hands-on expertise in Lean Logistics and Toyota Production System principles
- Valid forklift license and solid operational knowledge of warehouse processes
- Strong ERP system proficiency (e.g., Oracle or equivalent)
- Structured, analytical, and performance-oriented approach with the ability to prioritize multiple material flows
- Strong communication skills across shopfloor and management levels
- High resilience in a fast-paced, production environment and a continuous improvement focus on flow and stability
Additional Information:
- Location: Waukesha, WI
- Work Schedule: Onsite Monday through Friday
- Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
