Inventory Control Supervisor - Mechanical Seals

The Inventory Control Supervisor maintains physical inventory by implementing inventory control processes and procedures for all inventory movements and adjustment for the assigned Value Stream operation. This position will manage internal and external warehouse inventories, transportation of inventory between warehouses, production order processing utilizing ERP system, and material handling for manufacturing operation.

Job Model:  On-Site

All fully remote positions have no regular expected onsite scheduled days. Fully remote employees may be required to come onsite due to business needs.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

• Consistent, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.

• Materials management including material receipt, handling, transactions, storage, and creation of a safe work environment throughout warehouse and storage areas.

• Partner with contractors and logistics to manage external warehouse inventories, transfer orders, and transportation of goods between facilities.

• Monitor inventory levels, and work with planning and purchasing to adjust supply plans, and safety stock levels to reduce stock-outs, and over-inventory situations.

• Support value stream initiatives to drive improvement of key performance metrics.

• Utilize ERP systems to manage inventory and warehousing transactions.

• Provides oversight and supervision for assigned employees and functional teams.

• Manage cycle counts and physical inventories of value stream inventories on a regular basis, ensuring all inventory is accounted for and properly reported.

• Investigate and correct inventory discrepancies.

• Serves as the inventory management representative on any value stream project.

• Partner with value stream leader to create an inventory control environment to successfully meet customer needs and meet profit goals.

• Manage documentation requirements for all production orders including accurately transacting finished goods into stock.

• Supervise Material Handlers to supply the production floor with needed materials.

• Position may require up to 10% travel locally to external warehouses.

• Leads, coaches, and develops a team to achieve departmental and organizational objectives by providing clear direction, expectations, and updates on priorities and progress.

• Provides timely ongoing performance feedback, conducts performance reviews, and supports employee development planning.

• Fosters an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team environment while embracing Chesterton’s core values.

• Ensures team adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

• Initiates and partners with HR to review and update direct reports’ job descriptions, ensuring clarity in roles, expectations, and leveling.

• Effectively conducts sensitive employee discussions, including compensation-related conversations and disciplinary actions, with sound judgment and professionalism.

• Communicates & collaborates effectively across functions, levels and teams within the organization while supporting and driving departmental initiatives.

• Reports to Production Manager but works with minimal supervision, while decisions are made based on pre-established policies and procedures, as well as professional experience and judgment.

• Uses professional judgment to determine when a higher level of authority is necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Versed in materials management, sourcing & purchasing processes, and operations management.

• Strong Supervisory skills.

• Ability to problem-solve technical issues.

• Demonstrated decision-making and negotiating skills.

• Strong analytical, time management, and multitasking skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• 4-6 years' of warehousing experience.

• Experience in Quality Assurance Management or Inventory Control.

• Experience managing warehouse(s) and logistics.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, co- workers and managers.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Must have valid Driver’s License.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Close vision required and the ability to identify and distinguish color. Must be able to sit and work on a computer for extended periods of time. Moderate noise exists in the daily work environment.

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Targeted pay range: $77,000 - $80,000/annually depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($77,000 - $80,000/annually DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

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