Inventory Operations Manager

LHH; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) match

Paid sick time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Inventory Operations Manager to lead a team across multiple facilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will oversee inventory accuracy, warehouse operations, and continuous improvement initiatives to support production and customer shipments.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in operations or logistics, strong leadership and ERP/Excel skills, and a track record of process optimization in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, logistics, inventory management, or project management.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing day-to-day operational activities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Proven ability to plan strategically, solve problems, and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing projects, coordinating resources, and implementing operational changes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on inventory accuracy, efficiency, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the inventory team, fostering accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily inventory and warehouse operations to ensure accuracy and alignment with production priorities.
• Ensure FIFO practices and proper receiving, labeling, storage, and management of inventory.
• Coordinate timely material picking and shipment of finished goods and service parts.
• Identify and implement improvements to inventory management processes, systems, and workflows.
• Lead warehouse layout and space optimization projects and coordinate resources for implementation.
• Oversee cycle counting and physical inventory activities within the ERP system.
• Set priorities and allocate resources to meet operational goals and deadlines.
• Provide daily direction and coaching based on production schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.
• Promote safe operating practices and ensure proper use of material-handling equipment.
• Support occasional Saturday work for physical inventory counts and layout changes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations Management/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Operations Manager to lead a team across multiple facilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role oversees inventory accuracy, warehouse operations, and process improvement initiatives while ensuring efficient support for production and customer shipments. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills. The anticipated salary for this role is between $100,000 and $130,000 plus 10% bonus a year.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the inventory team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily inventory and warehouse operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with production and business priorities.
• Ensure inventory is received, labeled, stored, and managed according to established procedures, including first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices.
• Coordinate timely and accurate material picking for production, as well as shipment of finished products and service parts to customers.
• Identify and implement improvements to inventory management processes, systems, and workflows to support business growth.
• Lead warehouse layout and space optimization projects, including developing floor plans, sourcing equipment, and coordinating resources for implementation.
• Oversee cycle counting and physical inventory activities to maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system.
• Establish priorities and allocate team resources to ensure operational goals and project deadlines are met.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to team members based on changing business needs and production schedules.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and production leadership to resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.
• Promote safe operating practices and ensure proper use of forklifts, order pickers, box trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Support occasional Saturday work for physical inventory counts, facility layout changes, and other operational projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, logistics, inventory management, or project management.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing day-to-day operational activities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Proven ability to plan strategically, solve problems, and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing projects, coordinating resources, and implementing operational changes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a focus on inventory accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Medical, dental and vision
• 401(k) match
• Paid sick time where applicable by state law

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