The Material Control Superintendent is responsible for leading a team within a Parts Distribution Center, ensuring operational efficiency, safety compliance, and accurate inventory management. This role involves supervising and developing Material Control Supervisors as well as overseeing the day-to-day activities of a UAW-represented workforce engaged in receiving, packaging, replenishment, picking, and shipping processes. The superintendent is critical to meeting key performance objectives and maintaining positive relationships with the team and other stakeholders.
Manage to deadlines and timelines, with high degree of planned and unplanned variables and complexities.
Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives toward best-in-class performance.
Responsible for managing all operations: Inbound, outbound, claims processing, building maintenance.
Deliver objectives related to Cost, Quality, Safety, Efficiency, Absenteeism and Inventory Accuracy.
Maintain a positive working relationship with all stakeholders, including fair and consistent administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Supervise and develop material control supervisors.
Responsible for all operations including, but not limited to: Safety, Denials, Quality, On-time delivery, UAW Relationships, and Transportation.
Inventory Management, Manage Budgets, Facility Management, Operational Business Plans, Liaison for all external partners.
High School Diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience.
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in an HVC/HCC/LVLC environment.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and afternoon/night shifts with varying start times.
Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn current systems (SAP/EWM)
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret data, evaluate actions, and reach logical conclusions independently.
Goal oriented mindset.
A continuous Improvement mindset with a focus on quality and reduced costs.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to ensure accountability from all employees.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).