Inventory Control Manager in West Jordan, Utah at Quality Electrical Systems

Overview
The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for overseeing the accuracy, organization, and quality of materials within QES. This role manages a team of cycle counters and non-conforming material handlers while ensuring proper inventory processes are followed. The Inventory Control Manager plays a key role in maintaining production readiness, managing training, and enforcing high standards for inventory accuracy and material quality.
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Key Responsibilities
• Develop, manage, and monitor the daily cycle count program and all inventory transactions
• Oversee processes for cycle counting, non-conforming products, and associated training logs
• Ensure inventory accuracy by managing transactions, correcting errors, and retraining staff as needed
• Collaborate with the receiving team to document damaged products and coordinate with purchasing for proper disposition
• Manage the return of materials to inventory, ensuring compliance with inventory return requirements
• Document and segregate non-conforming materials while coordinating disposition with purchasing
• Manage expired inventory and ensure proper disposal
• Conduct quarterly employee performance reviews
• Oversee timecard punches for accurate workforce tracking
• Analyze daily operations and provide support to other members of the management team
• Promote a safe work environment and report any safety or OSHA violations
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cycle counts
• Perform other related tasks as required
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Knowledge and Experience Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience
• Strong understanding of materials management, inventory control, and distribution processes
• Experience with developing, documenting, and enforcing inventory processes and procedures
• Ability to manage a team effectively while providing guidance, training, and feedback
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Core Competencies
• Production part retrieval
• Material flow and handling
• Raw material management
• Documentation and recordkeeping
• Team leadership and training
• Process improvement and KPI management
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Skills and Specifications
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Analytical with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and other inventory-related software
• Understanding of 5S principles and materials management best practices preferred
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Work Conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Writing, sitting, standing, bending
• Visual acuity, color perception, field of vision/peripheral awareness
• Ability to work in environments with noise and chemical vapors
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Preferred Qualifications
• 2+ years of materials management experience
• Strong understanding of 5S and lean manufacturing principles
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Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA, HRA, and FSA options
Life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Telehealth and wellness resources
Additional voluntary benefit options available