Parts Inventory Lead

K-Five Construction Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Five Construction Corporation is seeking a Parts Inventory Lead in Illinois. This role involves managing parts inventory, ensuring efficiency and accuracy, and providing support to parts runners. Ideal candidates will have experience in parts management and possess strong organizational skills.

Join a fourth-generation family-owned company that values quality and innovation to help shape the roadways of tomorrow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in parts management, inventory control, or warehouse operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable navigating computers and business-related software.
• Ability to effectively communicate with managers and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory level and place orders with vendors.
• Receive and inspect incoming orders for accuracy.
• Sort, organize, and audit inventory.
• Provide daily support and guidance to shop parts runners.

Skills

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Communication

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

• 4th Generation Family Owned and Operated
• One of the Largest Asphalt and Concrete paving companies in the Midwest
• Established reputation of high-quality materials and craftmanship
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Safety centered work culture

K-Five Construction has an enduring commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, ensuring that the infrastructure we build not only meets, but exceeds the needs of generations to come. Join the team that will shape the roadways and communities of tomorrow. At K-Five Construction, there are opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and the chance to tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the field. With the best talent, equipment, and technology in the industry, K-Five is a world-class place to grow your career and see the impact of your work in Chicagoland and beyond.

Job purpose

The Parts Inventory Lead is responsible for supporting maintenance and plant operations. The role has ownership of receiving parts and distribution, insuring efficiency and inventory accuracy.

Duties and responsibilities

• Monitor inventory level and place orders with vendors.
• Receive and inspect incoming orders for accuracy and damage.
• Sort, organize, and audit inventory, while maintaining order and cleanliness of part storage areas.
• Reconcile inventory into related software systems and communicate discrepancies.
• Run and review reports within the parts software systems.
• Coordinate parts pickups and returns with vendors.
• Provide daily support and guidance to 4 – 5 shop parts runners.
• Assign tasks and prioritize runner workflows.
• Drive company vehicle to pick up and deliver parts and/or materials from shop to parts supplier, mechanic or other locations in the field.
• Load and unload trucks by hand or through the use of a forklift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in parts management, inventory control, or warehouse operations (heavy equipment or automotive preferred).
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple people and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable navigation computers and business related software.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with managers, suppliers, manufacturers, mechanics and field personnel.
• Ability to do minor math computations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

About Us

K-Five Construction is a fourth-generation family-owned business based in Chicagoland. We specialize in general contracting, asphalt and concrete paving, and material production, and are one of the largest contractors in the region. We are committed to sustainable practices and have been a leader in green construction for many years.

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a heavy shop environment.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Direct reports

No direct reports but will help lead up to 5 part-time parts runners.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.