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:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of warehouse / materials experience in the chemical or manufacturing industry
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP PM or other CMMS; comfortable as a system super user for warehouse/maintenance transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices (cycle counts, stock reconciliation).
• Able to work in a warehouse environment (standing, walking, lifting up to ~50 lbs) and flexible to work extra hours during turnarounds.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, creative thinking, consulting, and analytical skills.
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities.
• Capable of handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license.

Competencies:

• Customer Focus

• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Business Insight

• Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.

• Cultivates Innovation

• Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

• Action Oriented

• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Ensures Accountability

• Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

• Drives Results

• Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance

• Collaborates

• Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Values Difference

• Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

• Communicates Effectively

• Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Courage

• Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

• Instills Trust

• Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

• Situational Adaptability

• Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

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.