Quality/Inventory Manager

Kenco-Group; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage including HSA/HRA/FSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (Basic and Supplemental

Disability – Short/Long Term

Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Site Quality/Inventory Manager in California to drive the site quality management system in line with customer requirements. You will lead a team, develop procedures, and educate operations on quality practices while implementing the Kenco Operating System related to quality assurance.

Responsibilities include maintaining the Inventory Control Plan, auditing processes, investigating complaints, and delivering training to ensure continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a quality assurance role, regulatory affairs experience (FDA, DEA, etc.) desired.
• ASQ or other accredited certification such as ISO lead auditor preferred.
• ASQ CSSGB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises any Quality/Inventory professionals at site.
• Maintain the Inventory Control Plan & monitor control measures.
• Review weekly adjustments and cycle bin moves.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues; perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Administer internal audit program to ensure QMS compliance and train auditors.
• Identify training needs and organize training interventions for quality standards.
• Collect and analyze statistical quality data to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Business Acumen

Communicate for Impact

Leading People

Managing Transitions/ Change

Relationship Management

Strategic Agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.About the PositionThe role of the Site Quality/Inventory Manager is to assist in managing the site quality management system and ensure that processes and procedures are developed in line with applicable standards and customer requirements. The manager will serve as a site leader in developing documents and tools to guide and improve the quality management system and serve as an educator to the existing operational personnel on quality management system requirements. The role will also support and assess the implementation of the Kenco Operating System as it relates to quality assurance.FunctionsSupervises any Quality/Inventory professionals at site.Dotted line reporting to Network Quality Manager and Corporate Quality Manager.Maintain the Inventory Control Plan & monitor control measuresReview weekly adjustments and cycle bin movesResearch discrepanciesMaintain, update, and add as necessary site policies, procedures, standard work instructions, and tools to improve the efficacy of the quality management system.Administer internal audit program to ensure compliance to the quality management system through training auditors, auditing processes and procedures, and measuring results.Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards.Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues and perform root cause and corrective action investigations to improve the quality management system.Collect and compile statistical quality data and analyze to identify areas for improvement to the quality management system.QualificationsA Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field requiredMinimum of 5 years’ experience in a quality assurance role, regulatory affairs experience (FDA, DEA, etc.) desired.Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001:2015ASQ or other accredited certification as ISO lead auditor preferredASQ CSSGB preferredCompetenciesBusiness Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organizationCommunicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsibleLeading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategyManaging Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholdersRelationship Management - Building and maintaining relationships with internal partners to successfully complete projects and organizational objectives.Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization.Travel RequirementsThis position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.DisclosuresFor California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.The approximate pay range for this job is:$83,380.00 - $125,180.00Benefits offered:Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accountsSupplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injuryDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life and Supplemental LifeShort Term and Long Term DisabilityPaid Parental Leave401(k)Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)Employer Paid Holidays- 10 daysKenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please click the image to download the EEOC ‘Know Your Rights; Discrimination is Illegal’ posting.https://www.eeoc.gov/posterFor California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/