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Position Summary
The Raw Material Supervisor is a frontline operational leader responsible for the storage, control, and issuance of raw materials, primarily copper and steel, across a defined area or shift. This role ensures raw material is issued accurately to work orders, that work orders are closed accurately and on time, and that completed material is put into inventory correctly, in support of safety, inventory accuracy, on-time material availability, and efficiency goals.
The Raw Material Supervisor maintains a strong presence on the raw material floor, supervises and develops raw material team members, works closely with the Receiving Lead and Warehouse Lead on material handoffs, and partners with Production, Planning, and Accounting on material needs, work order status, and inventory records. The role escalates risks to production supply and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Essential Functions
Provide day-to-day supervision of raw material team members, including coaching, scheduling, attendance accountability, timecard approval, and corrective action, in partnership with HR and in accordance with company policy.
Oversee the proper and accurate issuance of copper and steel to work orders, ensuring the correct material, grade, size, and quantity is issued and recorded in the ERP system against the correct work order.
Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of work order closure, including reconciling material issued against material used, and ensuring remnants, scrap, and returned material are properly recorded.
Ensure completed material and leftover or returned stock is put into inventory accurately and on time, with correct quantities, locations, and labeling.
Review open work orders and material transactions regularly, investigate variances and aging items, and drive them to resolution with Production, Planning, and Accounting.
Coordinate daily raw material activities, including put-away, storage, cutting or staging, and location management, to support production schedule attainment.
Direct line-side delivery of copper and steel to production areas in line with production priorities.
Coordinate with the Receiving Lead and Warehouse Lead on material handoffs, and with Production and Planning on material priorities and shortages.
Own inventory control for copper and steel through cycle counts, location audits, and variance investigations, and ensure ERP transactions such as transfers, issues, and returns are accurate and timely.
Manage storage space, labeling, material traceability, and FIFO practices so copper and steel are easy to locate and stored safely, including safe handling of heavy and long-length material.
Monitor raw material flow, identify constraints such as stockouts, space limitations, or backlogs, and escalate risks impacting safety, quality, or delivery performance.
Reinforce adherence to standard work, material storage and handling standards, 5S practices, and safety procedures, including safe powered industrial truck.
Onboard, train, and develop raw material team members through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on support.
Lead shift huddles, communicate material priorities, and update visual management boards and operational metrics as required.
Monitor attendance, productivity, and adherence to operational standards; provide real-time coaching and document recurring issues.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, issuance accuracy, work order…