Materials Supervisor

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Materials Supervisor

for our

Inpro/Seal

business. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of permanent bearing protection and complete shaft sealing solutions for a variety of rotating equipment across multiple industries. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and the ability to be a key contributor at our ISO certified manufacturing facility located in Rock Island Illinois.

What You’ll Do

In this working manager role, the Materials Supervisor oversees all material handling operations, ensures inventory accuracy, and keeps materials moving smoothly through the facility (receiving, material flow, and shipping). This role provides direct leadership to the first-shift material handling team while also keeping activities aligned across both shifts. The supervisor works closely with Planning, Procurement, and Operations to support uninterrupted production, maintain material availability, and help achieve business goals.

In addition to supervising, this role is hands-on and will step in to directly support the team when needed, such as during staff shortages or peak workload periods.

Key Responsibilities Include

- Lead, coach, and supervise all materials staff, including shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.

- Ensure compliance with all safety standards and promote a strong safety-first culture.

- Assign daily workloads and give clear directions to the team; monitor progress across first and second shifts.

- Maintain standard work procedures across both shifts to ensure consistency.

- Manage daily inventory accuracy tasks, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and system updates (Syteline).

- Identify and resolve material shortages and discrepancies through root cause analysis and problem-solving.

- Partner with Planning and Procurement to align material flow with production schedules and prevent shortages.

- Oversee 5S and continuous improvement activities in the materials area.

- Develop cross-training plans to build team flexibility and capability.

- Perform material handling tasks directly when the team is short-staffed or requires extra support.

- Support company goals for inventory accuracy, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery.

- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

What You’ll Bring

- A Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, materials management, or a related field is preferred. Additional background may be considered depending on materials management experience.

- 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated experience in materials and inventory management.

- Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and develop teams.

- Excellent organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Syteline preferred).

- Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to implement sustainable solutions.

- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, and visualization).

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities, including logistics and material planning.

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

- 3+ years’ supervisory experience.

- Experience with 5S, Kanban, and lean supply chain practices in operations.

- Familiarity with ISO 9000 quality standards.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: $90,000 - $98,000 annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year, 15 paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; wellness reimbursement; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact hr@doverprecision.comfor assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

This position may be located in: Rock Island, Illinois

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