Tool Room Supervisor: Lead Inventory & Tool Control

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University invites applications for a Tool Room Supervisor within NIAR Advances Machining & Prototyping at Park City, KS. Lead tool control, inventory, and staff in a fast-paced research environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and commitment to accurate support for technical operations; on-site schedule Monday–Friday, with full-time benefits and competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of related experience; one year of supervisory experience.
• Experience with tool room operations and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Tool Room and Stores operations including receiving, issuing, and inventorying tools.
• Maintain tool control database.
• Enforce check-in/out policy to ensure tool accountability.
• Build tool kits per requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and generate orders for tools and replacements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

supervisory leadership

Effective communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Tool control databases

Inventory management software

Procurement processes

Job description

Wichita State University invites applications for a Tool Room Supervisor within NIAR Advances Machining & Prototyping at Park City, KS. Lead tool control, inventory, and staff in a fast-paced research environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and commitment to accurate support for technical operations; on-site schedule Monday–Friday, with full-time benefits and competitive compensation commensurate with experience.