Position Summary

This hands-on role will ensure physical inventory accuracy, verify that blending and related operations follow correct protocols, and uphold safety standards. The supervisor will work closely with manufacturing staff to resolve any issues related to inventory control processes. The ideal candidate will proactively identify and address inventory discrepancies or operational inefficiencies, collaborating with management and cross-functional teams in manufacturing and operations.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and oversee inventory processes within manufacturing and blending operations, ensuring the accurate tracking of raw materials, finished goods, and performance of batch instructions.
• Manage chemical and product inventory accuracy on incoming and outgoing delivery trucks.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to blending teams, ensuring they understand and adhere to inventory tracking protocols, blending procedures, and safety standards.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues related to physical inventory, process inefficiencies, and discrepancies within physical inventory operations.
• Work closely with inventory, manufacturing, and operations teams to optimize inventory management and blending processes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to blending teams and related staff to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain excellent communication with all levels of plant and manufacturing employees and management.
• Perform monthly physical inventory counts outside for several hours in various weather conditions.
• Specific attendance is required on the last day of every month to conduct inventory counts. Preferably no absences on these days, particularly at quarter ends (March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st).
• Be precise, detail-oriented, and organized, with the ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations while performing assigned duties.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to assist coworkers and employees with duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) is required. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in a warehouse, inventory, or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of data analysis is preferred. High attention to detail is required.
• The ideal candidate must be willing and able to work overtime as necessary to meet deadlines and business needs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills & Abilities

• Computer Skills: Have advanced computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, emphasizing Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Customer Service Skills: Meet internal and external commitments, respond promptly to customer needs, and solicit customer feedback to improve service.
• Work Ethic: Be dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible in the workplace. Display a sincere desire to provide service or assistance, follow instructions, and take responsibility for your own actions. Show a commitment to doing the best job possible.
• Physical Abilities: Lift and carry 50 pounds in various packaging. Tip and move 55-gallon drums, weighing up to 600 pounds, with the use of a drum dolly.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License