Inventory Supervisor

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool seeks an Inventory Supervisor to oversee daily inventory, shipping, receiving, and cycle counting, ensuring accurate records and timely material availability for production lines.

The role leads inventory team members, enforces safety and quality standards, and coordinates line-side replenishment with forklifts. Strong Microsoft Office skills and forklift certification are required, with 1–3 years in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates or technical degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of material handling, warehouse, or inventory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift and box truck certification required.
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inventory, shipping, receiving, and cycle counting activities.
• Ensure accurate receipt, labeling, put-away, and system transactions for inbound materials.
• Coordinate line-side replenishment and finished goods staging using forklifts and other approved equipment.
• Lead inventory team members, material handlers, and forklift operators on assigned shifts.
• Ensure associates are trained and certified before operating forklifts or powered industrial equipment.
• Enforce safe operation, pre-shift inspections, and proper use of material handling equipment.
• Perform scheduled cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Crosstrain team members on basic inventory, receiving, shipping, and equipment operation tasks.
• Support physical inventory and audit activities.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Leadership

Training

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates or technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day execution of inventory and material control activities that directly support manufacturing operations. This role focuses on ensuring accurate inventory records, timely material availability to production lines, and adherence to established inventory control, safety, and quality procedures. The Inventory Supervisor works closely with production teams to prevent material shortages, resolve discrepancies, and maintain proper material flow on the shop floor. While primarily operational in nature, this role provides frontline leadership and serves as the first level of escalation for inventory-related issues impacting production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inventory, shipping, receiving, and cycle counting activities


• Ensure accurate receipt, labeling, put-away, and system transactions for inbound materials


• Coordinate line-side replenishment and finished goods staging using forklifts and other approved equipment


• Lead inventory team members, material handlers, , and forklift operators on assigned shifts


• Ensure associates are trained and certified before operating forklifts or powered industrial equipment


• Enforce safe operation, pre-shift inspections, and proper use of material handling equipment


• Perform scheduled cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies


• Crosstrain team members on basic inventory, receiving, shipping, and equipment operation tasks


• Support physical inventory and audit activities


• Comply with all policies and procedures


• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

High School diploma or GED required. Associates or technical degree preferred. Supervisory and/or leadership training a plus. 1-3 years of material handling, warehouse, or inventory experience in a manufacturing environment Ability to operate and maintain a forklift and box truck certification required Must be self-directed and motivated; able to operate independently with limited supervision and exercise proper judgment; able to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer. Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.