Inventory Supervisor - 1st shift - Greenwood

Inventory Supervisor (Onsite)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS!At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team:

The Inventory Supervisor will be responsible for leading the following teams: inventory clerks, shipping/receiving, material handlers and cycle counters. This

position will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects, 5S, and safety programs as required. Additionally, the Supervisor should be able to develop root cause analysis from data and implement changes to meet production goals.

The expectation of the supervisor is to enhance the daily performance through direct supervision of work methods for safety, quality and efficiency. The supervisor is the primary person to ensure proper staffing, proper equipment, and proper processes are in place. This includes building an empowered team with the proper training and resources to be successful.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Orientate, train/develop, motivate, counsel and assist team members in work instructions, production standards, and the balanced flow of work and problem resolution.
• Perform all related supervisory and human resource functions (work assignments, attendance documentations, incident reports, performance evaluations/counseling).
• Build a responsive, flexible team. Will interview, hire, and counsel team members
• Discover and identify the root cause of each material inventory variance.
• Create and support inventory control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and implement best practices that will ensure the collection and appropriate dissemination of accurate and detailed inventory reporting
• Lead count approval process for count variances
• Identify areas needing improvement and lead initiatives to alleviate gaps in processes
• Work with the entire organization to lead and develop inventory strategies, continuous improvement, and to adopt best practices relating to inventory control. Must be able to effectively work with other functional areas to accomplish company objectives.
• Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with associates, ensuring that all product is properly counted and placed in appropriate locations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members at all levels.
• Facilitate team meetings and communications, responsible for pre-shift meetings.
• Monitor and review budget and forecast and factor into daily staffing, production decisions.
• Assign work and special projects to team members to develop work experience and flexibility.
• Requisition resources (supplies, tools, etc.) and expedite as required.
• Act as backup for all team members including department Manager.
• Contribute to team effort by performing related tasks as needed to assist in overall department goals.
• Ensure that the work schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
• Apply a 5S concept to the workplace, train staff in 5 S principles and then maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• Assist in maintaining the safety and security of the warehouse and ensure that appropriate procedures are in place and followed.

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years in an inventory/warehouse environment preferred
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Previous experience with Oracle ERP and RF scanners is a plus
• Ability to interpret technical data accurately
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact well with team members at all levels, ability to persuade, negotiate and resolve conflicts
• Experienced with shipping and receiving processes, logistics and supply chain management
• Experienced with data analytics
• Computer skills required, proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Requires a high level of attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits siteHERE.