Smith Industries, LLC

Material Management Supervisor/Superintendent

Location

Smith Industries, LLC - Midland

Type

Full Time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
The Material Management Supervisor/Superintendent will lead and oversee all field and yard material control activities across Smith Industries oilfield fabrication operations. This position is responsible for ensuring timely availability, accuracy, and accountability of materials that support the manufacturing and assembly of pressure vessels, tanks, heater treaters, piping skids, and structural modules. The ideal candidate brings deep working knowledge of oilfield materials including pipe, fittings, flanges (PFF), valves, plate, structural steel, instrumentation, and consumables and thrives in a fast paces field environment. The role requires a balance of hands on inventory control, coordination and fabrication and QA/QC, and alignment with procurement to ensure uninterrupted material flow across active projects.



Key Responsibilities: 

Field Material & Inventory Management

  • Supervise day-to-day field inventory control at fabrication shops, yards, and project sites.
  • Ensure accurate receipt, tagging, staging, and issuance of materials against work orders and project schedules.
  • Maintain complete traceability for PFF, valves, and coded materials (MTRs, heat numbers, lot trace).
  • Oversee distribution of plate, fittings, heads, shells, and pipe spools to designated fabrication areas and sub-assemblies.
  • Manage material staging layouts for efficiency and minimal crane or forklift moves.
  • Perform daily checks on critical material levels, shortages, and overages, coordinate replenishment with purchasing.
Procurement & Supplier Interface
 
  • Interface daily with the procurement team to track supplier delivery commitments and expedite critical items.
  • Verify material take-offs (MTOs) and field requirements align with bill of materials (BOM).
  • Support RFQs and vendor clarifications for valves, fittings, and specialty materials.
  • Assist with evaluating alternate materials or substitutions to maintain production continuity.
Team Leadership & Field Oversight

  • Supervise warehouse , receiving, and yard personnel — ensuring accountability, training, and compliance with safe material handling standards.
  • Implement and enforce 5S principles and yard layout optimization for visibility and safety.
  • Promote Smith Industries’ culture of Safety, Quality, and Execution Excellence.
Reporting & KPIs

  • Maintain real-time visibility of inventory through ERP or manual tracking systems.
  • Report monthly inventory variance, scrap analysis, and stock accuracy metrics.
  • Develop and track KPIs on material availability, utilization, and cost performance

Qualifications & Experience
 
  • 10+ years of experience managing material control, warehouse, or logistics operations in oil & gas fabrication, EPC, or energy services.
  • Strong technical understanding of oilfield material categories:
    • Pipe, Fittings, Flanges (PFF) and valves (ANSI/API standards).
    • Plates, structural steel, gaskets, bolts, instrumentation, and electrical hardware.
  • Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, API 650/12F requirements a plus.
  • Proficient in ERP/MRP systems , Excel, and inventory control tools.
  • Demonstrated success in leading field material teams and optimizing workflows in high-volume environments.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

What We Offer:
 
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment in the manufacturing industry.

Smith Industries LLC is a solid, locally owned company that has been in business since 2004. 


 
Compensation: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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