Supervisor de Materiales

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

As a Materials Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team of warehouse associates to ensure the efficient flow of materials from receiving through storage and distribution to the production lines. You will play a key role in maintaining optimal inventory levels, identifying process improvement opportunities, and ensuring materials are handled in accordance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.

• Supervise the daily activities of a small to medium-sized materials team, including receiving, warehousing, inventory control, and material delivery to production.

• Coordinate work schedules, staffing needs, and training plans to maximize team productivity and performance.

• Monitor team productivity, provide feedback, and act as a point of escalation for complex or urgent concerns.

• Ensure timely material availability to production lines in alignment with planning and procurement.

• Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the development and implementation of procedures that enhance operational efficiency.

• Work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Production, and Planning to support uninterrupted material flow.

• Inspect and ensure proper functioning of material handling equipment and report maintenance needs.

• Support inventory accuracy through audits, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree, technical/trade school diploma, or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.

• Five to seven years of experience in warehouse or materials operations, with at least two years in a supervisory role.

• Experience in global manufacturing environments preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and inventory management systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

• High attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values — Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results-Driven, Integrity, and Innovation — support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers' products and systems. We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference — everywhere, every day.
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