Inventory Control Administrator

Job description for the position of Production Control Administrator

Lusk Quality, a leader in high volume precision turning and machining, is looking for an experienced Inventory Control Administrator. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting Production and Operations by maintaining accurate inventory levels of raw materials, materials in production (WIP) and finished goods. This multifaceted position requires a meticulous and detailed individual who can create and document inventory control processes, methods and systems, have a detailed understanding of a warehouse management process FIFO & FEFO. Must possess a strong understanding of manufacturing principles. The Inventory Control Administrator will coach, mentor and develop Material Handlers, Expeditors, Logistics and Customer Service to meet all inventory requirements in place while observing established safety protocols. A leader of a team of about 8-10 employees.

About the Company:

Lusk Quality is a family-owned company with almost 50 years of experienced craftmanship of machined parts; serving a wide range of customers and industries in the US and worldwide. Our success over the years is a direct result of our investment in quality people and superior technology, as well as the personal dedication we give each and every customer

Raw materials

1. Maintain accurate real-time inventory levels

2. Manage the cycle count process both scheduled and on demand

3. Schedule the receiving of raw material, receive and put away or issue. Ensure picking accuracy

4. Issue material to work orders

5. Issue material tags

6. Forward flush allocated material

7. Manage material delivery including scheduled arrival of material

Finished Goods

1. Maintain accurate real-time inventory levels

2. Manage the cycle count process both scheduled and on demand

3. Perform inventory adjustments

4. Accurate shipment of orders including on-time and in-full (OTIF)

5. Accurate shipment and receiving of part sent to outside processing

6. Accurate inbound processing of received returns (RMAs)

7. Timely processing of all receivings including shipments and parcels

Material in Production (WIP)

1. Maintain accurate inventory levels of job cards as parts move across all operations. Make necessary adjustments within 1 business day

2. Manage the cycle count process both scheduled and on demand

Staff

1. Material Handlers – not direct reports but directs them

a. Assign work orders for picking

b. Direct what material to pick

2. Customer Service – This includes Expeditors, Logistics and Customer Communication

a. Obtain from team forecast of order due dates and production completion

b. Help develop plan to meet shipping requirements

c. Obtain order accuracy performance reports

d. Oversee the strategic transfer of parts to outside processing that observes MOQ while production is still processing

e. Obtain and oversee internal performance of transactions related to outside processing including: due dates, quantities (partial & full), completion. Make decisions accordingly

3. Shipping and Receiving

a. Management of timely departure of inhouse truck. This includes prep, timeline review of documents, add on stops, set up a route. Analyze impacts of delay of departure, reroutes and added stops

b. Manage team for adherence to work instructions, training material, employee handbook

c. Monitor and manage staff for accuracy

d. Ensure department complies with all required safety protocols

Competencies:

- Critical thinking

- Strong troubleshooting skills

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot machine issues

- Ability to supervise, coach, discipline, and motivate multiple personality types

- Ability to multi-task

- Inventory accuracy of both counts and locations

- Methodical and disciplined

- Strong documentation skills focused on processes, work instructions and work flows

- Understanding of manufacturing and warehousing key performance indicators

- Strong leadership

- Ability to communicate with multiple experience levels of employees

- Ability to communicate with multiple departments

- Ability to interpret and analyze performance data.

Qualifications:

- High School diploma AND AA Degree or completed trade school study relevant toward supply chain or warehousing

- 3 years of experience working in a highly dynamic, metric driven manufacturing environment.

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership role. Preferably overseeing warehousing, distribution, order processing in a highly dynamic, metric driven, environment.

- Strong / proven organizational, written and verbal communication skills, required to supervise multiple team members at more than 1 facility.

- Familiar with risk management processes, documentation, and implementation in a manufacturing environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

Application Question(s):

- How many years experience leading teams do you have?

Education:

- Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

- Supply chain: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Palmdale, CA 93550 (Required)

Work Location: In person