ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

· Receive, inspect, and stock incoming materials, supplies, and finished goods.

· Verify incoming shipments against packing slips and resolve discrepancies.

· Maintain accurate inventory through routine cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation of variances.

· Oversee organization of inventory locations, ensuring bins, racks, and shelves are properly labeled and maintained.

· Ensure timely pulling, staging, and delivery of materials to production and order fulfillment teams.

· Monitor and support loading/unloading of deliveries using appropriate material handling equipment.

· Oversee movement of materials throughout the facility to support production flow and warehouse efficiency.

· Ensure proper recording, tracking, and completion of inventory transactions in the company’s inventory management or ERP system.

· Inspect materials and finished goods for quality concerns and ensure proper handling or escalation.

· Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse areas following 5S standards.

· Supervise Inventory Specialists and Material Handlers, providing daily direction, task assignments, and workflow coordination.

· Train team members on inventory procedures, equipment operation, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.

· Monitor team performance, accuracy, productivity, and adherence to safety rules and PPE requirements.

· Support cross-department communication with Purchasing, Production, Receiving, and Materials teams to ensure inventory availability and timely material flow.

· Promote teamwork, communication, and a positive work environment.

· Ensure daily production and warehouse goals are met through effective planning and resource allocation.

· Provide coaching, feedback, and continuous improvement guidance to team members.

Required:

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.

· Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

· Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.

· Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.

· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

· Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.

· Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management/ERP systems.

· Ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.

· Dependable with excellent attendance and punctuality.

· Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 35 lbs regularly.

· Commitment to safety and proper use of PPE.

Preferred:

· High school diploma or GED.

· Previous warehouse, inventory control, or manufacturing experience.

· Experience supervising or leading warehouse teams.

· Experience operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts or ability to become certified.

· Experience using handheld scanners or barcode systems.

· Basic math skills.

· Experience operating pallet jacks, forklifts, hoists, and other material handling equipment.

· Experience in production, packing, or order fulfillment environments.