Inventory Team Lead: Lead & Optimize Materials Flow

0053 Varex Imaging Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision 10

Paid Holidays PTO

401K match

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Flexible Schedules

On-site Cafeteria

Free Coffee and Soda

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Varex Imaging Corporation is seeking an Inventory Team Lead to manage the secured inventory cage and coordinate daily material flow for production lines. You will lead a small team, ensure timely part fulfillment, and drive accuracy in stock transactions.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing inventory, plus experience leading a shift. Strong attention to detail and ERP/WMS familiarity are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing inventory or production support.
• Prior experience leading a shift or small team preferred.
• Understanding of material flow in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, or WMS systems preferred.
• Lean manufacturing concepts a plus (Kanban, 5S).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations within the inventory cage supporting production lines.
• Ensure accurate and on‑time delivery of materials and components to manufacturing cells.
• Assign tasks and coordinate workflow for inventory team members.
• Monitor inventory levels and alert leadership to shortages, potential line impacts, or material constraints.
• Perform and oversee inventory transactions, cycle counts, and audits to maintain system accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and support root cause and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Production, Materials, and Planning teams to prioritize line needs.
• Maintain organization, 5S standards, and safety compliance within the cage area.
• Train team members on material handling procedures, inventory systems, and production support processes.
• Act as a point of contact for material issues when the supervisor is unavailable.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to improve material flow and reduce production disruptions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

ERP/MRP/WMS familiarity

Lean concepts (Kanban, 5S)

Fast-paced adaptability

Tools

ERP

WMS

MS Excel

Job description

Varex Imaging Corporation is seeking an Inventory Team Lead to manage the secured inventory cage and coordinate daily material flow for production lines. You will lead a small team, ensure timely part fulfillment, and drive accuracy in stock transactions.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing inventory, plus experience leading a shift. Strong attention to detail and ERP/WMS familiarity are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.