
Materials Management Supervisor at The American Housing Corporation (Austin, TX)
The American Housing Corporation· Austin, TX·
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MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR
The American Housing Corporation is solving America’s housing crisis through all-out production. We are a vertically integrated homebuilder that buys land, manufactures homes, installs them, and sells them directly to customers. The American Dream is built, not inherited. We’re hiring the best engineers, designers, and builders to solve the hardest problem in America.
As Materials Management Supervisor, you will lead the shipping, receiving, inventory, and material-handling operations that keep AHC’s production system running safely, accurately, and on schedule. You will own the daily flow of materials from receipt through storage, kitting, line-side delivery, and outbound shipment, while building the systems, standards, and team required to support production at scale.
This is a hands-on floor leadership role. You will translate production plans and work orders into disciplined materials execution, maintain inventory integrity, develop and coach frontline teams, and coordinate across Planning, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Transportation to prevent material disruptions.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead the daily operations of the Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Management teams, including workload allocation, staffing, scheduling, and performance management
- Own the end-to-end flow of materials through receiving, inspection, storage, picking, kitting, line-side delivery, staging, and outbound shipment
- Translate production schedules and work orders into clear material priorities, ensuring kits are complete and delivered in accordance with production requirements
- Establish and maintain inventory controls, including transaction discipline, stock locations, cycle counting, discrepancy resolution, and appropriate stocking levels
- Monitor material availability, identify shortages or constraints early, and coordinate corrective actions with Planning, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Transportation
- Develop and maintain operating metrics for inventory accuracy, kit completeness, receiving and shipping performance, material availability, safety, and team productivity
- Evaluate and implement appropriate transportation, logistics, inventory, and kitting strategies as production requirements evolve
- Ensure materials transactions and work order activity are recorded accurately and promptly in company systems
- Resolve issues related to damaged, missing, late, nonconforming, or incorrectly distributed materials
- Approve timecards, manage team schedules, conduct performance reviews, and provide ongoing coaching, training, and development to direct reports
- Build standard operating procedures, standard work, and management systems that improve safety, accuracy, efficiency, and accountability
- Conduct regular safety walkthroughs, address identified hazards, support area audits, and ensure compliance with applicable safety and transportation requirements
- Maintain clean, organized, and efficient work areas through continuous improvement and thoughtful workspace design
- Foster a high-accountability operating culture in which ideas are evaluated rigorously and implemented when they improve safety, quality, cost, or delivery
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of professional experience in materials management, supply chain, warehousing, logistics, or manufacturing operations
- A minimum of 3 years of experience leading a team of 15 or more employees, 2 years in an exempt role, and at least 1 year in a non-exempt role in a high volume, complex production environment
- Experience managing shipping, receiving, inventory control, kitting, or material flow within a high volume production or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of inventory controls, material handling, work order execution, and production support
- Demonstrated ability to lead frontline teams, establish clear operating standards, and hold teams accountable for performance
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing production priorities
- Working knowledge of transportation requirements under 49 CFR and IATA
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP, warehouse management, or inventory management systems is preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This role is based full-time in Austin, Texas and requires regular presence on the production floor
- The position may require work across shifts, extended hours, and weekends based on production needs. The role also requires lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted and frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, stooping, stretching, and carrying
- AHC provides comprehensive benefits, PTO, and participation in company equity programs
Why work at The American Housing Corporation
- Culture & Mission: “Housing is the cornerstone of the American Dream” — a mission-driven team of engineers, builders, and architects tackling one of the world’s most neglected engineering frontiers
- Work Environment: Headquarters in Austin, TX; roles span Design, Manufacturing, Engineering, Software, and Real Estate. The company emphasizes “building beautiful things that shape the lives of millions”
- Engineering Focus: Opportunity to work on complex problems at national scale — from custom factory automation and mechanical engineering to building a full-stack software platform (Alamo) that orchestrates real estate development
- Team Profile: Small, founder-heavy team (5 founders out of 14 total); lean, high-autonomy environment; talent drawn from Meta, Aro Homes, Saronic Technologies, and Hustle Fund
- Perks/Policy: Not explicitly stated, but the Austin HQ and factory presence suggest a hybrid/onsite model for manufacturing and engineering roles; software roles may offer flexibility
- Notable: Company has a strong engineering culture — job postings for Senior Software Engineer, Director of Mechanical Engineering, and Lead Mechanical Engineer, Building Shell