Warehouse Materials Lead - Inventory, Shipping & Efficiency

Trillium Engineering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Engineering in Dallas, TX, seeks a Materials Operator to manage day-to-day materials operations, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials supporting manufacturing. The role promotes safe, organized, and efficient handling and supports continuous improvement across the materials function.

You will coordinate with Planning, Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Quality to resolve material issues and maintain documentation of all inventory transactions.

Qualifications

• Three years of warehouse, inventory control, shipping/receiving, or materials experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP systems for inventory transactions (NetSuite preferred).
• Demonstrated understanding of inventory control principles, material handling practices, and warehouse operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate daily materials activities including receiving, stocking, picking, issuing, shipping, and inventory transactions.
• Ensure materials are accurately received, identified, labeled, and stored in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through timely ERP transactions and inventory control practices.
• Support production by ensuring production materials and kits are delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventories while maintaining high inventory accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Business (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite ERP

MS Office

Job description

Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for the day-to-day execution of materials operations, ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, movement, inventory control, and shipment of materials supporting manufacturing operations. This position maintains inventory accuracy, supports production through timely material availability, and serves as the warehouse's technical lead by promoting safe, organized, and efficient material handling practices while supporting continuous improvement throughout the materials function.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions

• Perform and coordinate daily materials activities including receiving, stocking, picking, issuing, shipping, and inventory transactions.
• Ensure materials are accurately received, identified, labeled, and stored in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through timely ERP transactions and inventory control practices.
• Support production by ensuring production materials and kits are delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventories while maintaining high inventory accuracy.
• Ensure proper segregation and control of ITAR materials, customer-owned property, non-conforming material, and other controlled inventory.
• Verify shipping documentation, packaging, and labeling for outbound customer shipments.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material movement with internal departments and approved carriers.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to Materials personnel on shipping, receiving, inventory transactions, material handling, and standard work practices.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, material flow, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe materials area in accordance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Safely move materials throughout the facility using pallet jacks, carts, and other approved material handling equipment.
• Investigate and assist in resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Support internal and external inventory audits.
• Work closely with Planning, Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Quality to resolve material issues impacting production.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all inventory transactions and material movements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field, preferred.
• Three years of warehouse, inventory control, shipping/receiving, or materials experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP systems for inventory transactions (NetSuite preferred).
• Demonstrated understanding of inventory control principles, material handling practices, and warehouse operations.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and safe material handling practices.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands Of Position

• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds (materials/equipment)
• Effective use of computer, laptop, cell phone and other mobile device to exchange information.
  
  

Competencies And Skills Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent team skills and team-oriented.
• Excellent time management skills and meets deadlines.
• Flexible; able to multi-task in response to time-sensitive and changing situations.
• Effective listening skills.
• Objective, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Handles highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources.
• Technology savvy, comfortable using MS software products.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and follow through.
• Resilient, stays positive and solution-oriented.
• Perceptive, discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work without direct supervision.
  
  

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their typical responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.