Materials Flow Lead — Inventory & Operations

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation in Columbia, PA seeks a Materials Expeditor to own daily inventory performance and material flow across assigned areas, leading dispatchers and cycle counters to resolve escalations and ensure inventory accuracy to support production.

Reporting to Karen Swigert, the role focuses on shortages, system discrepancies, and process adherence across production, warehouse, and planning teams on site.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years in inventory, materials, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading teams on the shop floor.
• Strong understanding of cycle counting and inventory control.
• ERP or inventory system experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory accuracy and material availability in prioritized areas
• Manage Leads and ensure full execution coverage across shifts
• Oversee Cycle Counters and ensure counts are completed
• Act as escalation point for inventory and material issues
• Resolve shortages, misplacements, and system discrepancies quickly
• Drive corrective actions for recurring inventory problems
• Ensure adherence to inventory and material handling processes
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and planning teams
• Conduct regular floor walkthroughs to verify execution
• Provide daily updates on issues, risks, and performance

Skills

Inventory management

Shop floor leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation in Columbia, PA seeks a Materials Expeditor to own daily inventory performance and material flow across assigned areas, leading dispatchers and cycle counters to resolve escalations and ensure inventory accuracy to support production.

Reporting to Karen Swigert, the role focuses on shortages, system discrepancies, and process adherence across production, warehouse, and planning teams on site.