Supply Chain Supervisor

Description

JOB TITLE: Supply Chain Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain

REPORTING TO: General Manager

ABOUT LIBRA INDUSTRIES: 

Libra Industries is a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider with decades of experience delivering high-reliability electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical assemblies for customers in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and industrial markets. With facilities in Texas, Ohio, and Mexico, we serve a diverse customer base that depends on us for precision, quality, and on-time delivery. 

At Libra, we build more than products — we build long-term partnerships. Our team members work in a collaborative, technically challenging environment where attention to detail matters and individual contributions have a direct impact on customer success.

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION: 

The Supply Chain Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Dayton Supply Chain team, including purchasing, planning, inventory control, and material availability. This role ensures materials are available to support production, helps maintain inventory accuracy, monitors supplier performance, and leads the day-to-day activities of the supply chain team. The Supervisor partners closely with Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and Corporate Supply Chain to support production schedules, resolve material issues, and drive continuous improvement within the department.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Supply Chain Operations

• Supervise daily purchasing, planning, inventory control, and material management activities.

• Ensure material availability to support production schedules and customer commitments.

• Coordinate priorities to resolve material shortages and minimize production disruptions.

• Monitor inventory levels and inventory accuracy.

• Escalate supplier performance issues and partner with Corporate Supply Chain when needed.

• Support ERP/MRP planning accuracy and material visibility.

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, and department efficiency.

• Recommend and implement process improvements within the Supply Chain function.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance to support production.

• Communicate material risks, shortages, and recovery plans.

• Coordinate activities across departments to meet customer delivery commitments.

Supplier & Materials Management

• Monitor supplier delivery and quality performance.

• Work with suppliers to resolve delivery issues.

• Support supplier scorecards and performance reviews.

• Coordinate with Corporate Supply Chain on sourcing and supplier initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Supervise the daily activities of the Supply Chain team.

• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.

• Assign work, establish priorities, and promote accountability.

• Support employee development and foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, materials, or supply chain within manufacturing.

• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.

• Strong understanding of inventory management and production planning.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• EMS manufacturing experience preferred.

• APICS/CPIM certification preferred.

• Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Material Availability

• On-Time Delivery Performance

• Inventory Turns

• Inventory Accuracy

• Supplier On-Time Delivery

• Supplier Quality Performance

• Shortage Reduction

• MRP Planning Accuracy

• Team Development & Retention

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.

• Ability to walk throughout the manufacturing facility.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Appropriate PPE is required while on the production floor.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Libra Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.