Sr Inventory Leader

Lippert; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Vacation Days

Holiday and Personal Days

Job summary

Lippert is seeking an Inventory Team Leader to oversee the perpetual inventory program and production-support activities to ensure on-time delivery of quality products. You will lead 5S, Lean initiatives, and daily cycle counts while developing future leaders and promoting Lippert’s core values.

Responsibilities include audits, safety compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing and accounting to maintain accurate inventory and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience or training.
• Valid driver's license desired with clean driving record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to read, write, and present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• PPE and Safety: ensure team complies with safety protocols.
• System: monitor WIP, error log, and run weekly inventory reports.
• Administrative: assist with policy adherence and data for metrics.
• Auditing: complete part box audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Lean: drive lean initiatives and process improvements.
• Inventory Control: ensure integrity of perpetual inventory system and perform cycle counts.
• Leadership: develop leadership skills and coach the team.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Lean manufacturing

Safety protocols

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Education

High school diploma

GED or equivalent

Tools

AX ERP

Mobile devices

Scanners

Job description

Overview

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary

Responsible for overseeing the Inventory Team and ensures the integrity of company Perpetual Inventory Program. Production support to ensure on time customer delivery of a quality product. Plans and conducts Physical Inventory with Inventory Control Leader. Ensures 5S, Lean, and all safety policies by following established operating procedures. Responsible for continuous improvement concerning processes and team members and developing future leaders and succession plan. Responsible for leading the team; promoting and ensuring compliance to company’s Core Values, Mission Statement and Leader qualities. Adhering to LCI’s company policies and safety regulations.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• PPE and Safety
  Ensures Inventory team members comply with company safety protocol
  5%
• System
  Monitors WIP, Error Log, Exception, and runs weekly Inventory reports
  10%
• Administrative
  Participates in evaluations and ensures that policies are adhered to fairly, Assists with conflict resolution when needed. Provides data to the Inventory Control Leader for Division Metrics
  15%
• Auditing
  Ensures audits are complete for part boxes, assigns team members to-do Box and Location audits, verifies discrepancies in Inventory on hand balances and reconciles variance to find root cause of discrepancy
  25%
• Lean
  Promotes Lean initiatives, develops and executes improvements in processes and team members.
  15%
• Inventory Control
  Ensures the integrity of company perpetual inventory system and programs. Participates in Physical Inventory with Inventory Control Leader as required. Conducts month end Inventory counts required by Accounting. Plans and executes daily Cycle Counts and maintains ABC code assignment for material. Assists Yard Leader to identify parts returned from production and determines Inventory adjustment method.
  20%
• Leadership
  Continuous education for self to develop leadership skills and best practices to grow Inventory team, participates in plant meetings as required and leadership coaching sessions
  10%

Measurable Goals and Metrics

1. Division Metrics
2. Cycle Count Variance – Monthly/Quarterly
3. Cycle Count Frequency Report
4. LCI Core Values

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Valid driver’s license desired with clean driving record
3. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by embracing and displaying LCI’s Core Values and working with your team and other departments to identify and celebrate wins.
4. Microsoft Office
5. Excel proficiency
6. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
7. Language: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
8. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and convert in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
9. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
10. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of inventory and manufacturing software; AX, and understand the Mobile Device and scanner.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations considered for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is expected to drive a forklift; at times will be around moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, and conveyer roller lines. The employee will work in outside weather conditions in all seasons. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud in production and material work areas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to be successful performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations considered for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handles, feel, visual judgement, peripheral vision, and motorized lift trucks. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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