Title: Materials Control Lead
Department: Manufacturing Production
Reports to: Manufacturing Production Manager
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Materials Control Lead is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through accurate inventory management, material flow coordination, receiving activities, and ERP transaction accuracy within the production facility.
This role works closely with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, and Quality teams to ensure raw materials, components, and production supplies are properly received, stored, transacted, and available to support production schedules and customer commitments.
The Material Control Lead plays a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting cycle count activities, identifying material shortages, and improving warehouse organization and material handling processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
As part of their duties, the Material Control Lead works with other area managers ― production, purchasing, and sales― to optimize the company’s logistics operations. For instance, this technical profile coordinates with the Manufacturing Production Manager and Shipping (Outbound) Lead to implement product slotting and order picking strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and store inventory within the warehouse, maintain accurate ERP inventory transactions, and support material handling activities throughout the facility
- Develop, maintain, and improve processes to ensure accurate inventory management and material control
- Assist with inventory investigations and root cause analysis for discrepancies
- Collaborate with Production and Purchasing teams to identify and communicate material shortages and inventory concerns
- Maintain FIFO practices and inventory traceability where applicable
- Maintain accurate inventory locations and counts by investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
- In partnership with Finance Team, perform cycle counts as requested
- When applicable, Manage the handoff of incoming goods to QA for inspection and return to warehouse bays.
- Work with Production Management to assist in planning warehouse space for incoming materials
- Prepare processes and provide training regularly for operators involved in inventory handling
- Work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Production, Shipping, and Finance teams to support inventory accuracy and production operations
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- 4+ years working in a manufacturing inventory role
- 2+ years of experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of material receiving
- Strong Inventory systems and controls knowledge
- Certified forklift operator is a plus but will train
- Proficiency in label printing software and MS365 apps is a plus
Personal Characteristics
- Works well with others in a collaborate environment
- Energetic and well organized
- Strong organizational and decision-making ability
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Able to respond in a rapidly changing environment.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here 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.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to hear and speak.
- This position requires standing and walking throughout the day.
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This role operates in a production environment where the noise level is moderate.
- This role routinely uses standard warehouse, shipping, and receiving, and office equipment.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
