Onsite Inventory & Production Manager – Hanover

System One; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits coverage

401(k) plan eligibility

Job summary

System One in Hanover, MD is seeking an Inventory & Production Manager to oversee raw materials, finished goods, and production planning onsite. You will manage purchasing, vendor relations, pricing, and inventory integrity while coordinating with the Plant Manager to align schedules and customer lead times.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with ERP systems (Datacor), and CPIM knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inventory and purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
• CPIM certification beneficial

Responsibilities

• Review finished goods inventory and set batch tickets based on inventory levels and equipment limitations.
• Maintain inventory levels of raw materials and packaging supplies, negotiate with suppliers and order based on needs and lead times.
• Work with sales to manage inventory levels and product availability.
• Perform purchasing tasks, manage inventory, ensure quality control and on-time shipment of products.
• Build relationships with vendors and identify alternative suppliers as needed.
• Ensure accuracy of purchase orders and resolve billing discrepancies with accounting and vendors.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager to determine production schedules and communicate lead times to customer service.
• Monitor weekly POs and seek cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure vendor compliance and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain regulatory and compliance standards and inventory integrity.
• Coordinate inbound shipments and verify counts within 24 hours.
• Manage price lists and communicate changes.
• Establish accountability within the team for inventory management.

Skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Inventory purchasing

ERP Datacor proficiency

Education

CPIM certification beneficial

Tools

Datacor ERP

Job description

System One in Hanover, MD is seeking an Inventory & Production Manager to oversee raw materials, finished goods, and production planning onsite. You will manage purchasing, vendor relations, pricing, and inventory integrity while coordinating with the Plant Manager to align schedules and customer lead times.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with ERP systems (Datacor), and CPIM knowledge is a plus.