Manufactured Inventory Lead

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Nebraska; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Manufacturing Planning Lead who will bring structure, visibility, and control to a portfolio of manufactured stock parts. This hands-on role links future production demand, inventory accuracy, and daily execution to prevent shortages and improve throughput.

You will drive replenishment, organize cycle counts, and schedule workcells while collaborating with Production Supervisors, Purchasing, Planning, and Inventory Control to sustain steady,

Qualifications

• Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing or related field experience.
• Direct experience with inventory control (production, warehouse, or distribution).
• Demonstrate leadership and the ability to influence without authority.
• Strong communication across in-person, chat, email and phone.

Responsibilities

• Demand planning and replenishment to align with production schedules and Just‑In‑Time delivery.
• Organize inventory locations, investigate discrepancies, and train teams on inventory discipline.
• Create and maintain production schedules for stock-part workcells and communicate capacity risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Influence without authority

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Title: Manufactured Inventory Lead

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, rapidly growing manufacturer of UL heavy-gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures housing fully integrated electrical distribution and control systems. Operating from our newly expanded 300,000 sq. ft. facility, we continue to invest in people, technology, and process excellence as the recognized leader in our industry. As we scale operations and continue to optimize our manufacturing systems, we are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support production execution, improve operational performance, and strengthen ERP-driven manufacturing processes.

Summary:

The Manufacturing Planning Lead is a hands‑on individual contributor responsible for bringing structure, visibility, and control to a portfolio of manufactured stock parts. This position serves as the link between future production demand, inventory accuracy, and daily manufacturing execution. Success is measured by inventory accuracy, preventing shortages, effective workcell scheduling, and the establishment of repeatable inventory control processes throughout our operation. Stakeholders include Production Supervisors, Manufacturing Leads, Purchasing, Planning, and the Inventory Control team.

Responsibilities:

Demand Planning and Replenishment

• Use production schedule to determine upcoming product mixture.
• Ensure replenishment rate meets the scheduling demand, while avoiding overproduction.
• Strike a balance between efficient processing and just-in-time delivery.
• Use available tools (ERP, Smartsheet, Excel, charting) with a continuous improvement mindset.

Inventory Control

• Organize physical inventory locations that promote quick/easy cycle counts and encourages accurate issuance to jobs.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and collaborate on root cause / corrective action.
• Support physical inventory events.
• Train and reinforce inventory discipline across operations team.

Workcell Scheduling

• Create and maintain production schedules for stock-part manufacturing workcells.
• Prioritize daily activities based on production demand and available resources.
• Maintain visibility / communication of work-in-process.
• Communicate capacity constraints and risks to operations leadership.

Requirements:

• Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field experience.
• ERP experience (Epicor used).
• Advanced demand planning capabilities.
• Direct experience with inventory control (production, warehouse, or distribution).
• Demonstrate leadership.
• Lead by example.
• Influence without authority.
• Must be willing to collaborate, define the undefined, and effectively manage change.
• Communicate through all mediums; In‑person, chat, email, phone, written.
• Be reliable, independent, and professional.
• Follow company safety policies.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of this job; Walking, climbing ladders, dexterity to use tools.
• Must have reliable transportation and drive legally between manufacturing locations.

At Global Power Components, our mission is simple: Inov8OrDie Driven by this mindset, GPC has grown from 200 to more than 2,000 employees in just five years, expanding from one manufacturing facility to four locations across the Milwaukee area, including our new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee. We design and manufacture the critical infrastructure that surrounds and supports power generation. But what sets GPC apart isn’t just what we build — it’s how we work. We move fast. We make decisions. We solve problems. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve, raise the bar and deliver quality work on time. We look for ways to remove unnecessary complexity and make work easier for our customers, our partners and each other. And through it all, we protect our people, our workplaces and the reputation we’ve built. GPC isn’t a traditional corporate environment — and we don’t want to be. We expect people to take ownership, speak up, make decisions and get things done. As GPC continues to grow, our people have opportunities to take on significant responsibility, solve bigger problems and make a visible impact on the business. If you’re energized by growth, comfortable with change, willing to roll up your sleeves and want to help build what’s next in power generation, GPC is a place where you can make an impact.