Production Control & Inventory Specialist

Slate Auto; Warsaw (IN); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Slate is seeking a Production Control Team Member to support the efficient flow of materials, parts, and information on the vehicle assembly line. You will manage inventory accuracy, line-side replenishment, cycle counting, receiving and shipping, and operate powered industrial vehicles safely in a high-volume factory.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, exhibit attention to detail, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain production continuity and quality standards.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment.
• Current PIV/forklift certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated experience performing cycle counts and using WMS or ERP inventory systems.
• Experience supporting receiving and/or shipping operations in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Basic computer literacy (data entry, email, WMS terminals).
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, BOMs, bills of lading, and kanban signals.

Aufgaben

• Execute scheduled milk runs to deliver parts and sub-assemblies to line-side stations using tugger trains and carts.
• Replenish kanban bins, supermarkets, and point-of-use locations to maintain continuous production flow.
• Monitor material consumption rates and elevate shortages or discrepancies to the production control supervisor.
• Coordinate with kitting and sequencing teams to ensure correct parts are delivered in the correct sequence.
• Kit and sequence parts and components into bins, carts, and racks per build schedule to support line-side and assembly operations.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Report count discrepancies and maintain audit-ready records.
• Safely operate forklifts (sit-down counterbalance, reach truck) and tugger tow tractors in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Conduct pre-shift PIV inspections and complete required checklists; report deficiencies.
• Verify shipment accuracy against bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping orders; document and escalate.
• Maintain a clean dock area and ensure FIFO and material handling procedures.
• Coordinate with logistics and production planning teams to prioritize urgent inbound deliveries.

Kenntnisse

Cycle counts

WMS/ERP systems

Receiving & shipping

Basic computer literacy

Reading BOMs

Forklift operation

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

WMS

Jobbeschreibung

Slate is seeking a Production Control Team Member to support the efficient flow of materials, parts, and information on the vehicle assembly line. You will manage inventory accuracy, line-side replenishment, cycle counting, receiving and shipping, and operate powered industrial vehicles safely in a high-volume factory.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, exhibit attention to detail, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain production continuity and quality standards.