Warehouse & Materials Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Shift: 2nd Shift (Mon–Thu, 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM) + occasional overtime/weekends as needed
Compensation: Up to $85,000 base salary + 5% performance bonus + $500/month shift differential ($6,000/year)

Job Overview

The Kitting Group Leader is responsible for leading daily shop floor kitting and material flow operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures production lines are consistently supplied with the right materials while coordinating closely with the warehouse, production, and supply chain teams.

You will directly supervise a unionized team, acting as the primary on-floor leader for scheduling, performance management, safety compliance, and operational coordination. Strong hands-on leadership and experience in union environments are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Directly supervise hourly union employees in kitting and material handling operations
• Manage scheduling, attendance, vacation approvals, and shift coverage
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management to team members
• Resolve employee relations issues in alignment with union agreements

Shop Floor & Production Support

• Oversee daily kitting, distribution, and material flow to production lines
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to avoid production disruptions
• Coordinate finished goods movement between production, warehouse, and shipping areas

Inventory & Materials Management

• Monitor shop floor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment with warehouse teams
• Conduct inventory checks and audits aligned with production schedules
• Ensure proper handling, tracking, and storage of materials and finished goods

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as liaison between production, warehouse, purchasing, and union representatives
• Coordinate resolution of material shortages, defects, delays, and discrepancies
• Communicate operational priorities and resolve bottlenecks in real time

Compliance, Safety & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, union agreements, and company policies
• Track and report key metrics, including inventory accuracy, delivery performance, and staffing
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, labor tracking, and operational reporting

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve kitting and material flow processes
• Implement efficiency improvements to reduce waste and improve production support

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• 1–3 years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or manufacturing operations
• Proven supervisory experience managing hourly employees
• Experience working in a unionized environment (required)
• Hands-on experience in shop floor operations (kitting, material handling, inventory control)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
• Background in manufacturing operations or supply chain management

Work Environment

• Manufacturing shop floor environment
• Exposure to noise, machinery, and variable temperatures
• Physically active role, including standing, walking, and manual movement

Why This Role

This position offers a strong opportunity for an experienced manufacturing or logistics leader to take ownership of a critical shop floor operation, lead a unionized team, and directly impact production efficiency and material flow performance.