Materials Handling Supervisor jobs in Atlanta, GA

NVR, Inc., Parent Company of Ryan, NV, and Heartland Homes has been helping families build their happily ever after since 1948. As a Top 5 US homebuilder, we’re committed to quality and to our customers and we take pride the nearly 510,000 new homes we have sold and built across the country. Working in the homebuilding industry is tangible and rewarding, but not every job at NVR requires a hard hat. We don’t just sell and build new homes; we also manage teams, acquire land, manufacture materials, provide mortgages to our customers, and provide corporate support to NVR’s multi-billion-dollar business operations. 

Our Building Products segment is expanding its support of the construction operations in Georgia, with a new manufacturing facility.  The new plant will be in Lavonia, GA and is set to open in the Summer of 2024.   

NVR is looking for intelligent, highly motivated, positive, results-oriented employees to join our Lavonia, GA Manufacturing Plant. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the start-up of our newest facility.  It will be a unique experience to help set the direction of the facility and make an instant impact on the business. You will be a part of an energetic culture where we thrive on teamwork, collaboration, and innovative ideas. If you love working in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of responsibility, this is the position for you. NVR is a growing company with significant opportunities for career growth, advancement, and mobility. 

As a Materials Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the plant maintains detailed and accurate material records, turns the inventory at plan levels, and keeps customer service levels (back orders) at or above plan goals.  This includes performing analysis of material requirements, executing Materials strategy, communicating with suppliers and NVR leadership, and overseeing the work of an assigned team of Planners and support personnel.  You will also oversee the accounts payable and administrative support functions for the plant.  Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:        

Primary Responsibilities 

• Balance customer demand with materials spend, maintain optimal inventory balances by factoring in demand, plant lead times, usage, storage, cost, supplier lead-times, minimum order quantities, service levels, and opportunities for obsolescence. 

• Continually seeks ways to reduce inventory levels while improving customer service levels and maintaining or reducing costs.  Identify and develop plans to minimize slow moving inventory. 

• Develop ideas and strategies to continuously improve operational efficiency, support business performance, and execute the Materials strategy developed by leadership.   

• Maintain Lumber Stat Page and other critical Materials metrics. 

• Ensure key objectives are achieved including but not limited to PPV, Inventory Turns, Rail Car Percentage, Inventory Balance, Materials Spend as a Percentage of Revenue. 

• Support management in driving vendor performance and product quality feedback; working with the corporate Procurement team to build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and ensure good communication. 

• Ensures cycle count program is in compliance with operational policies and corporate audit requirements. 

• Assist in the planning and management of semiannual plant wide physical inventory. 

• Lead and mentor assigned personnel.  Conduct regular coaching sessions to engage, coach, and provide feedback and professional development. 

• Ensure the plant has a timely and accurate accounts payable program.   

• Support plant needs related to processing, shop floor paperwork, and administrative functions. 

Qualifications 

• 5 years of progressive leadership experience 

• Bachelor's degree preferred. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

• Excellent planning and organizational abilities 

• High energy and ability to multi-task 

• Ability to adapt to changing demands. 

• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills. 

• Reliability and initiative to be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, professional team environment. 

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service. 

• Ability to travel to other plants and locations, as needed. 

Life at NVR  

At NVR, your desire to excel is matched by our commitment to your success and we’ll give you the tools and industry knowledge you need. Our management team is tenured and talented, nearly 80% of them promoted from within, so you’ll find mentors who can share their knowledge, provide career guidance, and encourage your success.  

NVR also offers benefits among the best in the industry that reflect the strong commitment we have to all of our employees.  

• Competitive Compensation.  

• Home Purchase Discount.  

• Mortgage and Settlement Services Discounts.  

• Comprehensive Health, Life and Disability Insurance.  

• 401(k) (Full-time employees are eligible to contribute immediately).  

• Employee Stock Ownership Program.  

• Vacation and Holidays.  

In addition to the traditional benefits, we offer all our employees stock ownership through a profit-sharing trust as part of our retirement savings package. NVR has had the highest Earnings Per Share growth rate in the homebuilding industry for the past 10 years, so as we grow financially, so do you.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  
Drug Testing and Background Check are required.  
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as NVR does not provide visa sponsorships.