Sportworks Global LLC Materials Supervisor Woodinville, WA · Full time

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Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management: 

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Water Spiders, logistics coordinators, and warehouse personnel, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
• Provide clear direction, set performance expectations, and conduct regular performance evaluations. 

Lean Manufacturing and Process Optimization: 

• Develop and implement lean manufacturing and logistics strategies to optimize material flow, minimize waste, and enhance overall operational efficiency. 
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and lead cross-functional teams in implementing solutions. 

Material Flow and Inventory Management: 

• Oversee the movement, storage, and organization of materials, ensuring that supplies are readily available, properly labeled, and easily accessible. 
• Collaborate with procurement and production teams to ensure just-in-time material delivery, efficient production scheduling, and accurate inventory control. 

Logistics and Transportation Coordination: 

• Manage the end-to-end logistics operations, including transportation, shipping, receiving, and distribution of goods. 
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries. 

Demand Planning and Forecasting: 

• Collaborate with sales, production, and procurement teams to develop accurate demand forecasts and production plans. 
• Ensure that inventory levels align with anticipated demand and production requirements. 

Data Analysis and Performance Metrics: 

• Utilize advanced data analysis tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to material flow, inventory turnover, transportation efficiency, and on-time deliveries. 
• Generate comprehensive reports and dashboards to communicate performance metrics and improvement recommendations to senior management. 

Quality Control and Compliance: 

• Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure that materials and products meet established standards and specifications. 
• Lead investigations into quality-related issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous quality improvement. 

Equipment Management and Safety: 

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of material handling equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and conducting regular equipment inspections. 
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure all team members adhere to safety protocols. 

Strategic Planning and Collaboration: 

• Contribute and participate in strategic plans for warehouse operations and logistics, aligning with company goals and objectives. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize end-to-end supply chain processes and ensure seamless material flow. 

Training and Development: 

• Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in material management and logistics. 

Leadership Characteristics and Cultural Alignment

• Leads with ownership and accountability to embody “Teamwork Matters” by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to improve processes and build strong relationships with customers, partners, and team members.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and aligned with Sportworks’ vision of a healthier, more active future.
• Excel in diverse environments, always prioritizing customer value and aligning with Sportworks’ mission and values.
• Complex problem solver – adept at removing barriers to success and simplifying complex situations.
• An expert in, and champion of “Silver Falls Ways” the product manager owns the toolset and improvements to standard processes -- benchmarking and incorporating best practices and tools throughout the organization to lead world class market and product development.
• Demonstrates a commitment to “Is Curious, Takes Action” by actively identifying areas for optimization to create value for customers.
• Is humble, approachable, and self-aware of their areas of personal development and strengths and demonstrates “Acting with Integrity and Respect” with all interactions by building and nurturing strong relationships with customers, partners, and team members.
• Leverages a learning mindset and “Sets a High Bar” attitude to dive into and understand the customer journey, analyzing market, product, and business unit opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience in materials management, inventory control, logistics coordination, and lean manufacturing, with a proven track record of successful process optimization. 
• Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams. 
• Familiar with using advanced inventory management systems, lean principles, and data analysis tools. 
• Experience in logistics and transportation coordination, including familiarity with freight forwarding and carrier management. 
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders. 
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, equipment operation, and warehouse management. 
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. 
• Certification in supply chain, logistics, or warehouse management is a plus. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:  

• Be flexible, adaptable, able and willing to modify activities and direction with an ever-changing business environment 
• Must be able to stand, walk, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Able left up to 10 bounds regularly, and 20 pounds occasionally  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• This position requires the employee to be on-site at our Woodinville, WA office. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role. 

About Sportworks:

Founded in 1990, Sportworks is an industry-leading manufacturer of commercial bicycle infrastructure products. Our bike racks for buses are preferred by cyclists and transit operators, and transport more than 2 million bikes per month Worldwide. Supplying an end-to-end solution for sustainable mobility, we also supply innovative bike parking products for public and private-sector clients.

About Silver Falls Capital:

Founded in 2018, Silver Falls Capital focuses on the acquisition and successful operations of small to medium size local businesses in Western Washington. The company has acquired five unique businesses that contribute to a diversified portfolio but consistent in having environmental health and sustainability missions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age (over 40), or disability (including AIDS, and cancer-related medical condition).

Please note that we are not accepting inquiries from agencies or recruiters for this position.