PLANT INVENTORY MANAGER

Rush & Company; Texas; Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

401k matched up to 6%

Holidays and floating holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Rush & Company is seeking an Inventory Manager at its Texas facility to oversee daily inventory operations, cycle counts, and data-driven improvements. You will lead a 6-person team, coordinate with planning, purchasing, and production, and drive FIFO and Kanban practices to optimize material flow.

The role emphasizes accuracy, process discipline, and Kaizen-driven improvements in an environment prioritizing cost control and safety. Strong Excel and ERP/WMS experience is required.

Qualificações

• 3+ years in inventory management, warehouse operations, textile inventory, or related field.
• Hands-on Lean inventory or warehouse improvement with proven results in accuracy, flow, or productivity.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, lookups, charts; inventory KPI reporting.
• Experience supervising or leading employees; working with cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Manage daily inventory activities: receiving, storage, transfers, and stock movements with accurate system transactions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile system quantities with physical counts.
• Prepare inventory reports; provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor levels to identify shortages, excess stock, and slow-moving items; coordinate with planning and purchasing.
• Lead cycle counts, 5S, FIFO, Kanban, and safety stock strategies with continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Inventory control

Team leadership

Process improvement

Lean/Six Sigma

Data analysis

5S/Kaizen

PDCA

Communication

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting/business/management

Lean/Six Sigma training or certification; APICS/ASCM inventory or supply chain cert

Ferramentas

ERP/WMS systems

MS Excel (PivotTables)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are working with a leading U.S. owned and operated manufacturer of bedding and home products. The company is seeking an Inventory Manager at its Texas manufacturing facility. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager and dotted line to the Controller. The position comes with a competitive base salary and strong benefits.

The Inventory Manager will be responsible for overseeing inventory operations, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring products and materials are available when needed. The Inventory Manager will manage inventory processes, coordinate with purchasing, planning, production, and warehouse teams, and lead continuous improvement to strengthen inventory accuracy, material flow, efficiency, and cost control.

Positional Responsibilities:

• Manage daily inventory activities, including receiving, storage, transfers between buildings, and stock movements; ensure timely and accurate system transactions
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure system quantities match physical inventory
• Prepare inventory reports and provide management with accurate data and recommendations
• Monitor inventory levels and identify shortages, excess stock, and slow-moving items
• Interface with planning, Plant Manager and shipping/receiving
• Establish ABC inventory classifications and risk-based cycle count schedules; complete cycle and physical counts and reconcile results with the Controller
• Investigate recurring inventory discrepancies using 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and Pareto analysis; implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness
• Manage a team of 6 employees; set clear expectations, coach performance, and develop inventory-control and continuous improvement skills
• Develop and maintain standard work, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and visual instructions for receiving, put-away, transfers, picking, returns, counting, and adjustments
• Track inventory accuracy, cycle count completion, shortages, shrinkage, adjustments, inventory turnover, and aged or excess stock; review trends and corrective actions with management
• Implement and sustain 5S, visual location controls, and first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices; maintain clear labels, storage locations, and material traceability
• Partner with purchasing and planning to establish reorder points, min/max levels, and safety stock based on demand and lead time; implement Kanban or other pull replenishment controls where appropriate
• Train and supervise inventory or warehouse personnel as needed
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and inventory-control procedures
• Map material and information flow from receiving through production delivery; use process mapping and value stream mapping to reduce handling, travel, waiting, and excess inventory
• Lead Kaizen activities using Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA); establish baselines, assign action owners and due dates, and verify measurable improvements
• Use daily visual management and SQDIP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity) reviews to identify inventory and material-flow gaps and escalated production risks
• Improve warehouse slotting and production staging with warehouse and production leaders; reduce search time, picking errors, congestion, and material-related downtime
• Partner with the Controller and system users to strengthen transaction discipline, item and location data, unit-of-measure accuracy, and barcode scanning controls where used

Positional Core Values:

• Contribute to a sustainable future - Own - Safeguard - Engage
• Be aware of others - Take Care - Work Together - Be Compliant
• Drive For Results - Take Initiatives - Strive for Improvements - Be Constructive
• Innovate - Experiment - Be Creative - Think Outside the Box

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong problem-solving skills using 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis, and data-based corrective actions
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to analyze inventory accuracy, shortages, aging, turnover, and material-flow data to prioritize improvements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Collaborator/Team Builder/Team player across all levels of the company
• Works well with ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities
• Practical knowledge of 5S, visual management, standard work, ABC cycle counting, FIFO, Kanban, and min/max replenishment
• Ability to facilitate process mapping, Kaizen, and PDCA activities; train employees, sustain process discipline, and verify results

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, management, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, textile inventory, or a related field
• Hands‑on experience implementing Lean inventory or warehouse improvements, with demonstrated results in inventory accuracy, shortage reduction, material flow, or productivity
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, charts, and inventory KPI reporting
• Proficient in accounting and data entry software
• Experience supervising or leading employees
• Experience applying 5S, standard work, visual management, root cause analysis, and cycle count controls required; experience with Kanban, process mapping, and Kaizen preferred
• Experience using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or warehouse management system (WMS) for inventory transactions, reconciliation, and reporting
• Lean or Six Sigma training or certification and APICS/ASCM inventory or supply chain certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout a warehouse or storage environment
• Ability to work in varying warehouse conditions when applicable

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Holidays and floating holidays
• 401k matched up to 6%
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

All Candidates must be able to provide work related references.