Materials & Inventory Lead — Fast-Growth Electronics

Jobot

Mission Viejo (CA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO & sick leave

Commuter benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Warehouse and Materials Supervisor to oversee stockroom operations, inventory control, receiving, kitting, and material handling in a fast-paced electronics environment. You will lead a team, ensure material flow to production, and maintain ERP/MRP records to support SMT, PCB assembly, and final assembly.

Candidates should have 5+ years in inventory or materials management, 2+ years in supervision, and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
5+ years of inventory, warehouse, stockroom, or materials management experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience.
Strong understanding of PCB assembly, SMT manufacturing, electronic components, and material traceability requirements.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools.
Working knowledge of BOM structures, part numbering systems, and inventory transactions.
Preferred: EMS/contract manufacturing environments.
Preferred: IPC standards and ESD handling requirements.
Preferred: AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily stockroom operations, including receiving, storage, inventory transactions, cycle counting, and material movement.
Ensure inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts and physical inventories.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to prevent production shortages.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP/MRP system.
Ensure timely issuance of materials to SMT, PCB assembly, cable assembly, box build, and final assembly departments.
Coordinate kitting activities to support production schedules.
Verify material availability against production requirements and Bills of Material (BOMs).
Work closely with Production Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to maintain material flow.
Oversee receiving operations and verification of incoming materials.
Confirm materials received match purchase orders, packing slips, and system transactions.
Ensure proper handling and storage of sensitive electronic components, including ESD-controlled materials.
Coordinate disposition of nonconforming or rejected materials with Quality and Purchasing.
Lead, train, coach, and develop stockroom personnel.
Establish work priorities and assign daily responsibilities.
Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development.
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Develop and implement best practices for inventory management and warehouse efficiency.
Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to reduce inventory errors, improve transaction accuracy, and optimize space utilization.
Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, ESD requirements, ISO procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
Maintain a safe, organized, and audit-ready stockroom environment.
Support internal and external audits related to inventory control and material traceability.