Inventory Lead

Continental Disc Corporation has 60+ years’ experience engineering and manufacturing rupture discs, valves and flame control products that protect the lives of our customers and our environment. We attribute our success to our commitment to growth, quality and innovation. We encourage members of the CDC team to support our efforts toward continuous improvement. We value and celebrate the team’s efforts to move our company forward through incremental advances and breakthrough achievements.

A Inventory Lead gains and maintains comprehensive knowledge of Inventory processes and procedures. This position helps develop and maintain effective and clear work instructions, facilitates best training practices, and drives continuous improvement, ensuring that Inventory employees are adequately trained on all inventory procedures and to ensure the best delivery to our customers while complying with all company policies, safety requirements, and manufacturing procedures.

Requirements

· Coordinates job training, both for new employees and cross-trains existing employees

· Creates and maintains work instructions for all functions in the department

· Performs direct work demonstrating the ability to perform any of the various operations within the group

· Guides hourly employees in designated department

· Daily cycle counts

· Identifies and drives continuous improvement opportunities in the Inventory department, in particular researching inventory discrepancies and working to eliminate them.

· As needed, assists employees in interpreting specifications, blueprints, and work orders

· Complies with company productivity and quality standards

· Operates a forklift when and as needed

· Performs other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree in Industrial Technology, Business or other related field preferred

· Previous experience in Inventory preferred, at least 1 year

· 5S and Continuous Improvement implementation experience

TECHNICAL / FUNCTION SPECIFIC:

· Ability to read blueprints

· Intermediate reading skills

· Effective verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to understand and interpret manufacturing procedures

· Ability to perform the essential functions of each position in designated department

· Working knowledge of a wide variety of industrial equipment, particularly all machinery and equipment in designated department

· Working knowledge of computers sufficient to successfully use company ERP system, Microsoft Windows and Office

BEHAVORIAL:

· Willingness and ability to follow all manufacturing procedures and company policies

· Attention to detail

· Concern for quality, accuracy and safety

· Ability to stay on task and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines

· Positive attitude and ability to work well with others, including peers, supervisors, executive management and outside vendors, representatives and visitors when called upon

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Motor skills sufficient to successfully and safely use required tools and machinery

· Ability to stand and/or walk for majority of scheduled shift, typically 8-10 hours per day, though possibly more when overtime is required

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed

· Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety shoes

· Ability and willingness to work overtime, including other shifts and weekends, as required per the needs of the business.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and 401K with Match eligible day one. Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, Fitness Room, Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Eye Glass Allowance, 13 Holidays, Paid time off, and so much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CDC does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

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