NIAR Tool Room Supervisor - AMP Lab

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University invites applications for a Tool Room Supervisor within NIAR Advances Machining & Prototyping at Park City, KS. Lead tool control, inventory, and staff in a fast-paced research environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and commitment to accurate support for technical operations; on-site schedule Monday–Friday, with full-time benefits and competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of related experience; one year of supervisory experience.
• Experience with tool room operations and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Tool Room and Stores operations including receiving, issuing, and inventorying tools.
• Maintain tool control database.
• Enforce check-in/out policy to ensure tool accountability.
• Build tool kits per requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and generate orders for tools and replacements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

supervisory leadership

Effective communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Tool control databases

Inventory management software

Procurement processes

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13615125.

Department Information

• Department: NIAR Advances Machining & Prototyping
• Campus Location: Park City, KS
• Hire Type: Full Time
• Pay: Commensurate with experience
• Work Schedule: Typically, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a U.S. Citizen.

Job Information

Join the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) as a Tool Room Supervisor, where you will lead daily operations for tool control, inventory management, and staff oversight within a fast‑paced research environment. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who excels at organization, teamwork, and ensuring efficient, accurate support for technical operations.

Job Summary

Performs supervisor responsibilities and recommends related actions for employees. Oversees the Tool Room and Stores including but not limited to receiving, issuing, and inventorying tools, maintaining tool control database, enforcing check‑in/out policy to ensure tool accountability, and building tool kits per requirements.

Essential Functions

Performs supervisor responsibilities and recommends related actions for employees. Oversees the Tool Room and Stores, including but not limited to receiving, issuing, and inventorying tools, maintaining tool control database, enforcing check‑in/out policy to ensure tool accountability, and building tool kits per requirements. Monitors stock levels required to support daily operations, providing kit/parts status, assisting with part number verification, responding to customer requests, assisting with identification of tool requirements, and generating orders for new and replacement tools. Provides status reports and timely notifications of any major or recurring problems.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Two (2) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of related education and experience; One (1) year of supervisory experience required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of tool room operations, inventory systems, and tool control procedures.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, stock management, and part number verification.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices, performance management, and workflow coordination.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills to maintain accurate tool accountability.
• Skill in using and maintaining tool control databases and related software.
• Effective communication skills for reporting issues, coordinating with customers, and directing staff.
• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve recurrent operational issues.
• Ability to supervise employees, delegate tasks, and recommend personnel actions.
• Ability to monitor stock levels, generate orders, and ensure timely support for daily operations.
• Ability to enforce check‑in/check‑out policies and maintain full accountability of tools and equipment.
• Ability to work in a physical environment requiring moderate lifting, movement, and operation of common equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs.
• Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment.
• Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.