Lead Inventory Control

Lead Inventory Control is responsible for overseeing and managing the inventory control processes within an organization. They lead a team and ensure accurate tracking, monitoring, and reporting of inventory levels. The Lead Inventory Control develops and implements inventory control procedures, conducts audits, and collaborates with other departments to optimize inventory management. They also analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential for this role.

Essential Responsibilities
•    Give direction to all hourly employees in the department.
•    Organize/Prioritize daily workflow to meet delivery dates.
•    Mentor/Facilitate Safety Squad/Safety Program Activities.
•    Coordinate inventory functions, such as fulfilling kit requests.
•    Coordinate receiving functions, such as checking material and receiving into inventory.
•    Coordinate shipping functions, such as packing shipments and creating shipping documents.

Minimum Qualifications
•    A minimum education level of a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma is required.
•    Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, previous leadership role is considered        an asset.
•    Previous experience in Receiving, Stockroom and/or Shipping is considered an asset.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
•    Ability to read a tape measure.
•    Knowledge of machines and tools including their design, use, repair and maintenance.
•    Basic computer knowledge, previous experience with Oracle is considered an asset.
•    Positive attitude.
•    Willingness to learn.
•    Willingness to mentor/train new employees.
•    Ability to follow directions from Supervisor.
•    Effectively demonstrates on-time delivery and the ability to stay focused on goals and responsibilities.
•    Self-starter with ability to take on multiple tasks with a drive to succeed.
•    Challenges the status quo; looks for better or more efficient ways to get results.
•    Believes and displays through actions that our customers represent our current success and remain vital to         our future growth.
•    Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making.
•    Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
•    Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
•    Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
•    Forklift and Overhead crane

•    Working & Environmental Conditions
•    Warehouse environment – loading and unloading indoors or outdoors
•    Sitting, twisting
•    Frequent walking, standing, handling
•    Occasionally crouching, stooping
•    Operating warehouse material handling equipment
•    Physical Requirements
•    Pushing/pulling (100 lbs.)
•    Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
•    Lifting/carrying (50 lbs.)

More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
 

In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications! Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted. Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.