Looking for a Manager of our Warehouse Material and Inventory Control Department
hace 3 días
Tucson
Job Description Position Summary The Manufacturing Inventory Control & Receiving Manager is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and flow of all material entering and moving through the manufacturing operation. This role leads inventory control and receiving functions to ensure materials are received correctly, recorded accurately, stored appropriately, and made available to production without disruption. This position is accountable for the end‑to‑end inventory and receiving experience for internal customers-manufacturing, quality, procurement, engineering, and planning-by delivering reliable inventory accuracy, predictable material availability, and disciplined control processes that support production efficiently. Essential Duties • Lead all receiving activities for raw materials, components, supplies, tooling, and capital equipment., • Ensure inbound shipments are verified against purchase orders, packing lists, and specifications., • Coordinate inspection and disposition of received materials with Engineering (as applicable)., • Ensure nonconforming, damaged, or discrepant material is identified, segregated, documented, and resolved., • Maintain clear dock scheduling, unloading procedures, and traffic flow to support safe and timely receiving., • Ensure received materials are put away correctly and available to production on time., • Coordinate material release from receiving to approved inventory locations., • Partner with production, planning, and procurement to resolve material shortages and receiving bottleneck., • Establish standardized receiving work instructions and training., • Own inventory accuracy across all storage locations including warehouse, point of use, WIP, and secured areas (facilities' yards/patios)., • Ensure all inventory transactions are timely, accurate, and compliant with company policy in NetSuite., • Lead cycle count programs, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for inventory discrepancies., • Executes daily inventory analysis identifying and resolving any discrepancies and problems., • Oversee stock item master ensuring correct descriptions and stock numbers., • Coordinate, execute, and support physical inventories per developed schedule and parameters., • Establish controls for lot tracking, serial control, expiration dating, and traceability for inventory items as applicable., • Support kitting, staging, and line‑side delivery when required., • Ensure Stock Turnover (FIFO) practices are followed from receipt through consumption., • Leverage ERP/WMS systems to ensure accurate receiving, inventory transactions, and reporting in NetSuite., • Ensure system data accurately reflects physical inventory at all times., • Develop and monitor metrics such as inventory accuracy, receiving cycle time, WIP delivery time, and discrepancy rates., • Prepare routine reports and performance summaries for operations leadership., • Partner with Systems and supply chain teams on system enhancements and process automation., • Develops and implements policies and procedures related to receiving and inventory control., • Performs other related duties as assigned. Management Duties • Develop strategies and ensure the right resources are available., • Ensure team is productive and morale is maintained., • Drive accountability through performance metrics, regular feedback, and formal evaluations., • Provide timely performance reviews throughout the year., • Partner with human resources to address conflict within the department., • Lead, train, and develop receiving personnel, inventory control specialists, and material handlers., • Conduct and support cross‑training and certification (forklift, material handling, NetSuite transactions), • Forecast and budget to maximize resources., • Monitor costs related to labor, maintenance, utilities, fuel, parts, and contracted services., • Identify cost‑reduction opportunities without compromising safety, compliance, or service quality., • Develop systems and processes to delivering reliable service, safe environments, high equipment availability, and continuous improvement across warehouse, facilities, and fleet functions., • Manage internal and external customer expectations. Required Skills/Abilities • High attention to detail with strong organizational discipline., • Knowledge of manufacturing requirements and lean planning., • Experience using and implementing quality standards., • Experience with and able to implement and capitalize upon ISO 9001 standards., • Must be able to inspire and motivate team to achieve goals and customer expectations., • Must have oral and written communication skills to address varying situations and audiences., • Ability to manage own emotions., • Must be able to strategize and think analytically., • Ability to apply MSHA, OSHA and DOT standards including the following., • Defensive Driving, • Forklift Operation, • Load securements, • Familiar with APICS or ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP), • Strong working knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and inventory transaction controls., • Experience with manufacturing material flows and production support., • Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills., • Computer savvy., • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools., • Ability to travel up to 25% of time. Education/Experience • Bachelors Degre in Operations Management, Business management or Engineering., • Five years of experience running and supervising and working alongside warehouse. Physical Requirements • Comfortable working in an office environment., • Ability to sit and type for prolonged periods of time., • Ability to work in extreme temperatures including over 100 degrees and under 32 degrees Fahrenheit., • Ability to squat, kneel, and lay prone for extended periods of time. Benefits • Health Insurance, • Health Savings Account employer match, • Dental, • Vision, • 401(k) with company match, • Profit Sharing, • Paid Life insurance, • Paid Short Term Disability, • Paid Parental leave, • Professional Development Assistance, • Other Ancillary Products Job Posted by ApplicantPro