Production Control & Material Flow Specialist

Slate Auto; Warsaw (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Auto is seeking a Production Control Team Member to support the efficient flow of materials, parts, and information on the vehicle assembly plant floor. You will ensure inventory accuracy, line-side replenishment, cycle counting, and safe operation of powered industrial vehicles to keep production moving.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, safety-consciousness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute 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 escalate 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 into bins, carts, and racks per build schedule to support line-side and assembly operations.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly cycle counts and maintain audit-ready records.
• Safely operate forklifts and tugger tow tractors in accordance with OSHA standards and plant PIV policies.
• Assist with inbound receiving and outbound shipping, using the WMS for put-away and labeling.
• Maintain a clean dock area and ensure FIFO and material handling procedures are followed.
• Support Kaizen events, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Forklift certification

WMS

Cycle counting

OSHA safety

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

WMS

Job description

Slate Auto is seeking a Production Control Team Member to support the efficient flow of materials, parts, and information on the vehicle assembly plant floor. You will ensure inventory accuracy, line-side replenishment, cycle counting, and safe operation of powered industrial vehicles to keep production moving.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, safety-consciousness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.