Inventory & Production Lead

Wincore Windows & Doors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wincore Windows & Doors is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to lead day-to-day management of people, equipment and materials to meet production objectives, ensuring quality products delivered on time. The role requires directing the department, cross-training, and driving performance, safety, and process improvements.

Responsibilities include monitoring workflow, maintaining records, and communicating daily expectations to staff and management.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals and financial reports.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to define and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational abilities are essential
• Good rapport and communication skills with all levels in the organization.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass pre-employment tests.
• Pass pre-work ability/ modified functional capacity screen, if required for position.
• Successful completion of pre-screen testing (mechanical, following instructions, numerical computation), if required for position.
• At least three (3) years of related supervisory experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Manufacturing related experience is preferred.
• Job specific experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example in key areas – EHS, quality, productivity, housekeeping and attendance.
• Provides feedback and recognition for performance and development opportunities.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules daily.
• Identifies future staffing/equipment needs for budgeting.
• Provides leadership in sustaining defined processes and resolving issues.
• Maintains time and production records daily.
• Ensures the overall integrity of work produced by the line.
• Develops, recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality.
• Prepares and presents communications to team members and management regarding daily expectations and key measures.
• Maintains safety of employees, reports hazards, participates in EHS investigations.
• Provides corrective action for attendance, conduct, or performance issues.
• Assesses training needs and coordinates on-the-job training and coaching.
• Identify staffing needs and document selections.
• Consistently on time and commits to long hours when needed.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment and enforces policies.
• Operates in a loud environment and may lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measurement devices

Forklift operation

Job description

Wincore Windows & Doors is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to lead day-to-day management of people, equipment and materials to meet production objectives, ensuring quality products delivered on time. The role requires directing the department, cross-training, and driving performance, safety, and process improvements.

Responsibilities include monitoring workflow, maintaining records, and communicating daily expectations to staff and management.