Scrap & Reprovision Lead

Compal; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site in Georgetown and Taylor, TX

Job summary

Compal USA Technology Inc. in Texas is seeking a Scrap & Reprovision Lead to oversee daily scrap processing, disposition, and reprovisioning of materials within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role partners with Production, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Inventory Control and Finance to minimize waste, maximize material recovery, and maintain precise inventory records while ensuring safety and compliance with environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, materials management, or manufacturing.
• 1–2 years of experience leading or coordinating warehouse or inventory personnel.
• Experience with ERP, MES, or Warehouse Management Systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Strong understanding of inventory control, material disposition, warehouse operations, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with inventory adjustments, cycle counting, and material traceability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily scrap processing activities for production materials, components, assemblies, and finished goods.
• Verify scrap requests for accuracy and ensure proper approvals are obtained before disposition.
• Ensure scrap materials are identified, segregated, labeled, and stored according to company procedures.
• Coordinate the timely removal and disposal of scrap materials while maintaining accurate records.
• Monitor scrap inventory and ensure compliance with company, customer, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate the evaluation and recovery of reusable materials for return to inventory or production.
• Ensure reprovisioned materials meet quality standards before being released for use.
• Work with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to determine material disposition.
• Coordinate material rework, refurbishment, repackaging, or reclassification activities when applicable.
• Support inventory optimization by maximizing material recovery opportunities.
• Perform and oversee ERP transactions related to scrap, inventory adjustments, and reprovisioned materials.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits for scrap and quarantine inventory.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, lot traceability, serial number tracking, and material history.
• Prepare reports on scrap quantities, inventory adjustments, and material recovery metrics.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to Scrap & Reprovision Associates.
• Assign workloads based on production priorities and material disposition requirements.
• Train employees on material handling procedures, ERP transactions, inventory control, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Monitor team productivity, accuracy, and compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Assist supervisors with staffing, scheduling, and performance feedback.

Skills

ERP/MES/WMS

Inventory control

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Problem solving

Multitasking

Material disposition

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

JD Edwards

Job description

Compal USA Technology Inc. is a leading advanced manufacturing company specializing in the production of next-generation AI servers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise technology solutions.

With rapidly expanding operations in Georgetown and Taylor, Texas, we are investing more than $235 million in manufacturing infrastructure and creating up to 1,500 careers in Central Texas. Guided by our commitment to Building Tomorrow™, we combine innovation, operational excellence, and a high-performance culture to shape the future of technology manufacturing.

The Scrap & Reprovision Lead is responsible for leading the daily operations associated with identifying, processing, documenting, and dispositioning scrap materials while coordinating the reprovisioning of reusable materials back into inventory or production. This role ensures accurate inventory transactions, compliance with quality and environmental requirements, and efficient material recovery to support manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, manufacturing material management, ERP systems, and team leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Inventory Control, and Finance to minimize waste, maximize material recovery, and maintain accurate inventory records.

Key Responsibilities

Scrap Operations

• Lead daily scrap processing activities for production materials, components, assemblies, and finished goods.
• Verify scrap requests for accuracy and ensure proper approvals are obtained before disposition.
• Ensure scrap materials are identified, segregated, labeled, and stored according to company procedures.
• Coordinate the timely removal and disposal of scrap materials while maintaining accurate records.
• Monitor scrap inventory and ensure compliance with company, customer, and environmental requirements.

Reprovision Operations

• Coordinate the evaluation and recovery of reusable materials for return to inventory or production.
• Ensure reprovisioned materials meet quality standards before being released for use.
• Work with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to determine material disposition.
• Coordinate material rework, refurbishment, repackaging, or reclassification activities when applicable.
• Support inventory optimization by maximizing material recovery opportunities.

Inventory Control

• Perform and oversee ERP transactions related to scrap, inventory adjustments, and reprovisioned materials.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits for scrap and quarantine inventory.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, lot traceability, serial number tracking, and material history.
• Prepare reports on scrap quantities, inventory adjustments, and material recovery metrics.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to Scrap & Reprovision Associates.
• Assign workloads based on production priorities and material disposition requirements.
• Train employees on material handling procedures, ERP transactions, inventory control, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Monitor team productivity, accuracy, and compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Assist supervisors with staffing, scheduling, and performance feedback.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Warehouse, Finance, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to resolve material disposition issues.
• Support root cause investigations related to excessive scrap and inventory variances.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities when required.
• Communicate material status and disposition decisions to key stakeholders.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and environmental procedures.
• Promote proper handling of hazardous, electronic, and ESD-sensitive materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S principles.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve inventory accuracy, and enhance material recovery processes.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and report KPIs including scrap rates, inventory accuracy, material recovery, processing time, and cost savings.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, materials management, or manufacturing.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience leading or coordinating warehouse or inventory personnel.
• Experience with ERP, MES, or Warehouse Management Systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Strong understanding of inventory control, material disposition, warehouse operations, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with inventory adjustments, cycle counting, and material traceability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, semiconductor, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Material Review Board (MRB) processes and nonconforming material disposition.
• Experience handling ESD-sensitive electronic components.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations related to electronic waste and material disposal.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, climb, and perform repetitive material handling tasks.
• Work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and moderate noise levels.

Why Join Compal USA Technology?

At Compal USA Technology, you'll play a critical role in supporting one of North America's fastest-growing AI server manufacturing operations. By ensuring the timely availability of essential indirect materials, you'll help keep production running efficiently while contributing to the success of a world-class global manufacturing organization.

What You'll Gain

• Join a global technology leader expanding its U.S. manufacturing operations.
• Support the production of next-generation AI servers and cloud infrastructure.
• Work alongside experienced professionals in Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations.
• Gain exposure to advanced ERP systems, inventory management technologies, and world-class manufacturing practices.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a rapidly growing global organization.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Full-time, onsite position based in Georgetown and Taylor, Texas.
• Daily collaboration with warehouse, procurement, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Occasional travel between company facilities may be required.
• Ability to work in both warehouse and manufacturing environments, including lifting materials, operating material handling equipment, and standing or walking for extended periods as required.
• This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.