POSITION SUMMARY

Overall objective of the Material Supervisor is to effectively assist in controlling the flow of materials through site 

and to integrate various planning and information systems, to provide accurate information, effective material 

control and continuous improvement in performance in order to meet the objectives and needs of Company and its 

clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable 

accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable 

qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Comply and ensure compliance with safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and regulations.

• Coordinate the activities of those group under his/her control, with site and other support groups, to ensure 

schedules and material control plans are fully integrated within the project organization. This includes 

inventory management and control, the short day to day resolution of supply chain issues including resolution 

of material availability.

• Assist in the development of relevant processes and procedures.

• Work closely with Purchasing, QA and various Engineering Disciplines in procurement activities specifically 

relating to defining company's material requirements and in monitoring vendor performance in meeting these 

needs. This includes driving materials procurement, tracking and inventory planning through the plant 

purchasing group.

• Provide analysis through accounting and inventory control group in areas of inventory accuracy, inventory 

levels against targets, On Time and Full Shipping, Minimization of Waste and Scrap, and budget control.

• Maintains the highest safety standards for his/her areas of responsibility and acts as a role model in 

supporting the Safety, Health and Environmental policies and standards of Company and Clients.

• Implement health and safety procedures.

• Interview, hire and oversee training of staff.

• Perform other duties assigned by manager.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Competency Statement(s) 

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. 

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. 

• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. 

• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer. 

• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. 

• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. 

• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation. 

• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. 

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 

• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. 

• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. 

• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: 

- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); preferred 

Experience: 

- 5+ years of experience in Materials Management/ Project Management

Computer Skills: 

- Microsoft Office 

- JD Edwards 

Certifications & Licenses:

- None specially required 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. 

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

Physical Demands Lift/Carry 

Stand O 

Walk O 

Sit C 

Manually Manipulate F 

Reach Outward O 

Reach Above Shoulder O 

Climb N 

10 lbs or less F

11-20 lbs O 

21-50 lbs N 

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

Push/Pull 

Crawl N 

Squat or Kneel O 

Bend O 

Grasp F 

Speak F 

12 lbs or less O 

13-25 lbs N 

26-40 lbs N 

41-100 lbs N

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while 

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals 

with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually 

moderate.