Inventory Control Specialist

WireCrafters LLC.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

WireCrafters LLC. is seeking a Production Scheduling Coordinator to manage daily manufacturing schedules, track inventory, and prepare documents for orders. You will support on-time delivery, maintain records, and back up the Production Control Supervisor as needed.

Candidates should have scheduling or production experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A High School diploma or GED is required, with Lean knowledge being a plus.

Qualifications

• Scheduling, inventory, or production experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and math skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PDF, and Gmail; reporting tools like Crystal Reports and Made2Manage are a plus.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and ability to work under pressure.
• LEAN background is helpful.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute daily manufacturing schedule to fulfill orders and replenish stock.
• Release work orders and assemble job folders with required documents.
• Maintain a daily tracking sheet for orders not shipped as scheduled.
• Enter production data into systems and verify accuracy; resolve discrepancies.
• Record production posting and prepare folders for mesh orders with specific dimensions.
• Prepare packing lists and print labels for shipments.
• Maintain production job folders and visual tracking for stock replenishment.
• Create and close records for internal production jobs.
• Run inventory reports and investigate differences between counts.

Skills

Scheduling

Inventory management

Production experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Math skills

Excel

Word

PDF software

Gmail

Crystal Reports

Made2Manage

LEAN knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Made2Manage

Crystal Reports

PDF software

Gmail

MS Office

Job description

Description

WireCrafters, LLC, established in 1967, is a manufacturer of wire partitions, storage lockers, safety barriers, and other related material handling products. Privately owned, WireCrafters has a reputation in the industry for its commitment to legendary customer service, rewarding work for associates, and producing the very best quality products.

Learn more about WireCrafters at www.wirecrafters.com.

Starting pay is $20.50 per hour. Regular quarterly raises from 3 months until top out pay of $31.46 is reached in 2.5 years. Once at top out pay then you will receive annual cost of living raises.

Hours are 6am - 3pm Monday - Friday

After 90 days you will be eligible for benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off

General Summary

Coordinate daily manufacturing schedules, maintain accurate production and inventory records, and prepare documents needed to manufacture and ship customer orders. Support efficient operations, reduced overtime, and on-time delivery. Serve as the sole backup to the Production Control Supervisor, who oversees production scheduling and inventory coordination.

Daily Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute the daily manufacturing schedule, including work needed to fulfill customer orders and replenish stock.
• Release work orders for manufacturing and assemble job folders containing the documents employees need to complete each order.
• Maintain a daily tracking sheet for orders that did not ship as scheduled.
• Enter production data into company systems and verify entries for accuracy and completeness; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Record daily production posting and prepare job folders for mesh ordered to specific dimensions.
• Prepare packing lists showing shipment contents and print labels for all customers with special documentation or labeling requirements.
• Maintain production job folders and visual tracking boards used to show when stock needs to be replenished.
• Create records for internal production jobs and close them when complete.
• Run reports on inventory levels and usage, review changes, and investigate differences between recorded quantities and physical counts.

Production Control Supervisor Backup Responsibilities

• Serve as the sole backup to the Production Control Supervisor during absences or other periods of unavailability.
• Order angle-shaped metal components to specified dimensions when the Production Control Supervisor is out of the office.

Working Conditions

• Office setting with low to moderate noise from computers, printers, and people moving about.
• First shift, Monday through Friday; 8-hour workdays within a 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. schedule.
• Mandatory overtime depending on the operating schedule.
• Work independently or with coworkers and meet daily productivity goals.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Constant computer work.
• Approximately 2–3 hours in manufacturing areas daily.

Requirements

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Previous scheduling, inventory, or production experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and math skills.
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PDF software, and Gmail. Experience with reporting software such as Crystal Reports and manufacturing management software such as Made2Manage is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work well with others, and work under pressure.
• Background in LEAN helpful
• High school diploma or GED