Materials Supervisor

**Job Description** **About Victaulic**: Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries. **Summary:** We are seeking a Materials Supervisor to help stand up operations at our new manufacturing facility in Cookeville, TN. This is a ground-floor opportunity to shape the materials and warehousing function for a brand-new site supporting three production lines, working closely with leadership to establish material flow processes from the ground up. The role will begin with hands-on training at our Justin, TX location to learn branch-level material operations, with the opportunity to support Rock Island (TMF) during the Cookeville build-out phase before the facility reaches full production in the coming months. This is an ideal fit for a materials, buyer/planner, or warehousing professional with a supervisory or management mindset who is excited to build something new and grow with an expanding operation. **Responsibilities** **:** **Materials Management** - Supervise the receipt, storage, issuance, and movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods. - Coordinate material flow to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements. - Ensure inventory is properly labeled, organized, and stored in designated locations. - Monitor inventory levels and work with purchasing and operations teams to prevent shortages or overstock situations. - Oversee material transactions within ERP/WMS systems to ensure inventory accuracy. - Support implementation and maintenance of inventory location systems and material tracking processes. **Safety & Compliance** - Ensure all employees understand and comply with Company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable state and federal laws. - Maintain safe, clean, and organized working conditions throughout all warehouse and material storage areas. - Conduct regular safety observations, inspections, and audits within the materials and warehouse departments. - Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. - Conduct and coordinate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training sessions. - Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operation of forklifts and material handling equipment. **Shipping & Receiving** - Supervise inbound and outbound material handling activities. - Coordinate unloading, inspection, receiving, and put-away of incoming shipments. - Ensure outbound shipments are picked, staged, and shipped accurately and on time. - Verify shipping and receiving documentation for accuracy and completeness. - Coordinate with carriers, suppliers, and internal departments regarding shipment status and material availability. **Scheduling & Operations** - Assist in establishing work schedules and staffing plans for materials and warehouse personnel. - Assign work duties and ensure operational priorities are completed effectively and efficiently. - Monitor workflow and labor utilization to maximize productivity and minimize downtime. - Collaborate with production, planning, and purchasing teams to support operational goals and customer requirements. - Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies. **Inventory Control** - Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities. - Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances. - Maintain accurate inventory records and ens…