Supply Chain Supervisor
Middletown, PA, US, 17057
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do?
Are you passionate about customer success? Would you enjoy working with a team of enterprising people who motivate themselves and those around them to develop personally and professionally?
Our organization is built by people and great teamwork. We are a truly global company, and we believe in the advantage of diversity. Together, we create a workplace that brings the best out of everyone. We are motivated by the idea that with imagination, hard work and innovation we will lead the way towards developing a world that is cleaner, smarter, and more connected. We believe in a sustainable future.
At Middletown Remanufacturing Center, part of Service Operations and Technology, in Middletown, PA, you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry, and society at large. You will work as a Supply Chain Supervisor who contributes to the ensuring success of the perfomance within Supply Chain, by partnering with the different business areas to achieve goals related to our processes. The Supply Chain Supervisor collaborates with leadership to design and implement strategies that enhance employee engagement, organizational culture, and business performance. The successful candidate will focus on hands-on execution while also supporting strategic planning to support a thriving workplace environment.
Position Responsibilities
We’re looking for a hands-on leader to own the end-to-end flow of materials—from receiving through storage and outbound—and to build robust production plans that power on-time delivery. Some of the key responsibilities are as follow;
Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Oversee daily warehouse operations: receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
- Ensure optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
- Maintain accurate records via cycle counting and stock reconciliations.
- Implement best practices in material handling, layout, and storage.
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Develop short- and medium-term production plans aligned to orders, forecasts, and capacity.
- Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, and Customer Service.
- Monitor plan adherence and adjust schedules proactively.
- Optimize batch sizes, changeovers, and resource utilization.
- Serve as advocate between Planning and Production.
People Management & Leadership
- Lead and develop warehouse operators, material handlers, and planners.
- Plan staffing, shift patterns, and task allocation.
- Conduct performance reviews and set clear objectives.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
KPI Ownership & Strategy Execution
- Own KPIs: inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, warehouse productivity, stock-outs, obsolete inventory.
- Analyze performance data and implement corrective actions.
- Translate supply chain strategy into action plans and improvement projects.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, Kaizen).
Education:
BA in Supply Chain Management (or a related field)
Who are you?
An experienced Supply Chain professional with a background in a dynamic manufacturing environment and responsible for end to end. You are resourceful, great at time management, thrive working in a fast-paced environment and results driven while collaborating with stakeholders across the value chain to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and operational structure. We offer a supportive setting where you can grow your skills, take ownership of meaningful work, and develop your career while making a real impact in manufacturing.
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
- Experience with ERP and supply chain tools, plus strong skills in Excel and/or BI (Power BI or similar)
- Solid knowledge of inventory management and a continuous improvement mindset (lean ways of working)
- Leadership capability and strong team collaboration skills
- Strategic thinking, with the ability to turn analysis into clear actions and priorities
Ready for the next move?
Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today, we look forward to meeting you!
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.
Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg