Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor

Title : Warehouse Supervisor

Location : Pasadena, TX

Who We Are : Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray : Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability. As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for supervising day-to-day warehousing and material control activities for a medium-sized, medium-complexity site. This role ensures accurate inventory, timely processing of requisitions, SAP / CMMS accuracy, and dependable support for maintenance and turnaround activities. The Supervisor leads a small team, enforces HSE and operational procedures, drives continuous improvement in warehouse layout and processes, and coordinates closely with Purchasing, Accounting, and Engineering to meet site objectives.

Responsibilities

• Inventory & Material Management
• Process material requisitions daily via SAP PM and coordinate timely procurement / fulfillment.
• Perform regular cycle counts, investigate and reconcile discrepancies in SAP.
• Process and document internal stock requests from maintenance and operations; update SAP accordingly.
• Track items sent for repair and ensure timely return and status updates in SAP.
• Manage offsite storage processes (documentation, retrieval, SAP integration).
• SAP PM / CMMS & Reporting
• Serve as a SAP PM / CMMS super user for warehouse and maintenance transactions; train others and troubleshoot issues.
• Enter and verify nested contractor time and other maintenance-related data in SAP.
• Generate and review monthly inventory and usage reports to support maintenance planning and cost control.
• Maintain the warehouse SharePoint site with accurate procedures, asset lists, and documentation.
• Turnaround & Maintenance Support
• Plan, stage, and manage materials for plant turnarounds to ensure availability and traceability in SAP.
• Enforce established workflow for requisitioning, receiving, issuing, returns, and repairs.
• Provide hands-on support during high-volume periods and shutdowns.
• Team Leadership & Operations
• Supervise warehouse staff : assign work, create short-term schedules, monitor performance, coach, and take corrective action as needed.
• Provide coverage for essential warehouse duties during absences to maintain seamless operations.
• Continuously assess and optimize warehouse layout to improve safety, accessibility, and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Accounting, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve discrepancies and align on material needs.
• Identify and report instances of non-compliance with company policies or regulatory codes; escalate when necessary.
• Follow and promote HSE policies, instruct team in safe methods, identify risky behaviors, and take appropriate action.

Minimum Qualifications

Competencies

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance. Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Learn more at kuraray.us.com / careers

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / disability / protected veteran status.

No third-party candidates accepted.