The Materials Supervisor supervises transport of materials to and from departments and ensures material needs are met throughout the organization. Responsible for overseeing warehousing, shipping, receiving, and handling of materials. Being a Materials Supervisor may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. A level II supervisor has authority for personnel actions and oversees most day-to-day operations of group. In addition, Materials Supervisor typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Materials Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Working as a Materials Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2022 Salary.com)