MRO Operations Lead: Inventory & Logistics

Ultimate Staffing; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an experienced operations and supply chain leader to manage on-site manufacturing support, inventory control, and cross-functional teams in a confidential client environment. You will optimize material flow, drive KPI performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across warehousing, logistics, and production support.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, data-driven decisions, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards within a technical,

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years' leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, supply chain, or site management environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory management, material flow, shipping/receiving, and ERP or WMS systems.
• Experience with technical, engineered, high-value, or mission-critical products and spare parts is highly desirable.
• Strong client-facing abilities, including managing escalations and representing the organization with key stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and familiarity with supply chain reporting tools and systems.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily on-site operations to ensure seamless execution and achievement of program goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-functional operations team, including warehouse personnel, supervisors, and support staff.
• Oversee warehousing, shipping/receiving, production support, and inventory management.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and control processes to minimize obsolescence and ensure availability.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, work quality, labor planning, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Partner with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure timely material availability and efficient inbound/outbound logistics.
• Participate in regular meetings with internal teams and clients to review KPIs, address issues, and align on objectives.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with key client stakeholders and act as escalation point for site-related concerns.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of operational, inventory, quality, and supply chain challenges.
• Track and analyze performance metrics (KPIs), monitor service levels, and drive efficiency improvements.
• Develop and manage site budgets, including labor planning, equipment requirements, and vendor services.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, especially with specialized or technical equipment.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma) to optimize processes.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

ERP/WMS systems

KPIs & metrics

Lean/Six Sigma

Cross-functional teamwork

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ERP/WMS software

Microsoft Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an experienced operations and supply chain leader to manage on-site manufacturing support, inventory control, and cross-functional teams in a confidential client environment. You will optimize material flow, drive KPI performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across warehousing, logistics, and production support.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, data-driven decisions, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards within a technical,