Materials Supervisor

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group • Versailles, KY

18h

About The Position

Primary Duties: Safety, Compliance & Leadership Create and maintain a safe, healthy work environment aligned with company and regulatory safety standards. Ensure proper PPE usage and compliance with all safety procedures. Protect facility assets through safe operation of equipment and adherence to all safety requirements. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Assess employee training needs, support skills development, and communicate procedures and work practices. Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching to support employee growth and performance. Provide occasional after‑hours support for time‑sensitive issues, including inventory concerns or urgent shipments. Materials & Logistics Operations Oversee accurate movement of all raw materials, WIP, and finished goods throughout the facility. Coordinate with production, logistics, and production control teams to ensure schedule compliance and uninterrupted manufacturing flow. Notify Group Leader of any actual or potential part shortages and support shortage resolution. Manage and maintain professional communication with internal stakeholders and external partners, including OE, OES, and AGR customers. Prepare shipping paperwork, coordinate logistics, and schedule trucks in a cost‑effective manner. Communicate delivery orders and customer requests, including expedited or special shipments. Utilize SAP and other systems to process shipments, maintain inventory accuracy, and troubleshoot system issues. Inventory Management Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Reconcile system inventories with physical counts and resolve discrepancies promptly. Lead and participate in daily, periodic, and annual physical inventory activities. Ensure effective systems and processes are followed to support high inventory accuracy and timely transaction processing. Performance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Review and report on delivery performance, including on‑time delivery metrics for all customers. Monitor inventory levels to ensure accuracy and adequate supply of glass and other materials. Maintain open communication channels to ensure shipments are arranged efficiently and meet customer expectations. Identify improvement opportunities within material flow, productivity, and system usage; implement corrective actions and improvement initiatives. Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless shipping, receiving, and production support. Adhere to NSG Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles in all business relationships. Additional Responsibilities Assist leadership with miscellaneous projects, physical inventory, and materials‑related initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Business or related field OR at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory abilities and experience managing teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills; experience with SAP preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial processes, preferably in an automotive environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, healthy work environment aligned with company and regulatory safety standards.
• Ensure proper PPE usage and compliance with all safety procedures.
• Protect facility assets through safe operation of equipment and adherence to all safety requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Assess employee training needs, support skills development, and communicate procedures and work practices.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching to support employee growth and performance.
• Provide occasional after‑hours support for time‑sensitive issues, including inventory concerns or urgent shipments.
• Oversee accurate movement of all raw materials, WIP, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and production control teams to ensure schedule compliance and uninterrupted manufacturing flow.
• Notify Group Leader of any actual or potential part shortages and support shortage resolution.
• Manage and maintain professional communication with internal stakeholders and external partners, including OE, OES, and AGR customers.
• Prepare shipping paperwork, coordinate logistics, and schedule trucks in a cost‑effective manner.
• Communicate delivery orders and customer requests, including expedited or special shipments.
• Utilize SAP and other systems to process shipments, maintain inventory accuracy, and troubleshoot system issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Reconcile system inventories with physical counts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Lead and participate in daily, periodic, and annual physical inventory activities.
• Ensure effective systems and processes are followed to support high inventory accuracy and timely transaction processing.
• Review and report on delivery performance, including on‑time delivery metrics for all customers.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure accuracy and adequate supply of glass and other materials.
• Maintain open communication channels to ensure shipments are arranged efficiently and meet customer expectations.
• Identify improvement opportunities within material flow, productivity, and system usage; implement corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless shipping, receiving, and production support.
• Adhere to NSG Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles in all business relationships.
• Assist leadership with miscellaneous projects, physical inventory, and materials‑related initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree