Materials & Inventory Supervisor

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How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Materials & Inventory Supervisor, you will provide daily leadership and supervision of hourly, non-exempt employees responsible for receiving inventory control, material handling, internal job shop inventory movement, warehousing, and shipping activities at the Mason manufacturing facility. You will ensure accurate inventory transactions, timely material availability, effective inventory control, and efficient material flow to support manufacturing schedules and customer delivery requirements. You will oversee cycle count activities, support annual physical inventory execution, and drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and material handling processes. You will lead, coach, and develop your team while promoting workplace safety, employee engagement, accountability, and a positive work environment consistent with the SPX Code of Conduct and core values. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Operations, Planning, Procurement, Finance, and Customer Service to support operational performance and business objectives.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

Materials Operations, Inventory Movement and Execution:

• Coordinate daily materials activities and staffing to support established production schedules, material availability, and manufacturing priorities.
• Manage all materials transactional activities, including receiving, kitting, job shop allocations, inventory movements, and shipping, ensuring accurate ERP records, efficient material flow, and timely execution.
• Own and manage internal job shop inventory transactions and movement, including material routings, quantity accuracy, inventory allocations, and on-time delivery to support production schedules.
• Coordinate material availability and timely, accurate delivery to manufacturing and customers, including domestic and international shipments.
• Oversee onsite and applicable offsite storage of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory.

Inventory Control and Continuous Improvement:

• Lead annual physical inventory preparation and execution, including employee assignments, inventory verification, variance investigation, and corrective actions. Partner with Finance to support accurate inventory reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Manage the cycle count program, including scheduling, execution, variance investigation, reporting, and corrective actions to maintain and continuously improve inventory accuracy.
• Develop and implement improvements to inventory storage, material handling, transaction processes, inventory control, and accuracy.
• Deploy appropriate transactional technologies, such as bar coding, to improve efficiency and data integrity.
• Monitor material availability, inventory accuracy, inventory turns, material handling productivity, and on-time delivery; identify and address performance gaps.

Logistics, Compliance and Cost:

• Ensure shipping documentation, packaging, and processes meet applicable domestic and international requirements, including country-specific export and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate packaging, crating, shipping, and freight activities to support safe, accurate, cost-effective, and timely delivery. Partner with Procurement and other appropriate functions on carrier selection, freight optimization, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Partner with Procurement and Sourcing on materials-related cost savings and freight payment initiatives, consistent with established sourcing and purchasing authority.
• Monitor departmental operating expenses, labor utilization, and material handling costs; identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and control operational expenses.
• Share materials management best practices with colleagues across locations and regions.

People Leadership and Collaboration:

• Provide direct supervision and daily work direction to hourly, non-exempt employees within materials operations.
• Coordinate daily staffing assignments, work schedules, workload distribution, and departmental priorities to meet operational requirements.
• Monitor employee attendance, timekeeping accuracy, overtime utilization, and adherence to established company policies and procedures.
• Establish clear performance expectations and promote employee engagement through regular communication, coaching, recognition, skill development, and cross-training opportunities.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and address performance or conduct concerns, including corrective action in partnership with Human Resources.
• Participate in hiring, selection, employee development, and employment-related decisions, providing recommendations to the Plant Manager and Human Resources.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace that supports employee engagement, teamwork, and accountability.
• Ensure employees understand and follow SPX policies, the Code of Conduct, core values, and applicable safety requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations, Planning, Procurement, Finance, and Customer Service to resolve materials-related operational issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials operations, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience using ERP systems to manage inventory transactions, materials movement, and inventory accuracy; proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and team leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience supervising hourly employees in a discrete manufacturing environment and experience with Infor XA.
• Experience leading physical inventories, cycle count programs, and inventory variance investigations.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping requirements, logistics terminology, and related documentation.

Education & Certifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education, technical training, and practical manufacturing experience will be considered.
• APICS CPIM certification or other relevant inventory or supply chain training preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

• Primarily an office and manufacturing-site environment with varying noise levels; regular presence in warehousing, inventory, and production areas required.
• Work may involve sitting, standing, walking, bending, keyboarding, reading screens or printed documents, and occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds.
• Must follow all applicable site safety and personal protective equipment requirements when entering operational areas.
• No travel required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs  

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.