Inventory & Facilities Team Leader

Description

  The Inventory & Facilities Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the efficient receipt, organization, movement, storage, and tracking of materials and inventory. This role also oversees the condition of facility interior and exterior spaces, coordinates with external vendors to resolve maintenance and operational issues and provides day-to-day direction to assigned team members to ensure work is completed safely and effectively.

The Inventory & Facilities Team Leader works closely with WalzCraft’s Finance Core Process, reporting directly to the WalzCraft Controller; while coordinating with the Purchasing Team as well as working alongside the WalzCraft Production Team. 

The ideal candidate combines strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to lead others while actively participating in the work. The Inventory & Facilities Team Leader is expected to demonstrate and reinforce WalzCraft’s Core Values—Be Positive, Measure Twice for Accuracy, Be Value Added, and R.a.W.—through daily leadership and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and prioritize inventory activities to support production requirements, material availability, and overall workflow while maintaining a Be Positive and solution-oriented approach.

• Ensure accurate inventory records through proper receiving, counting, labeling, location control, transfers, adjustments, and documentation, applying the Measure Twice for Accuracy principle.

• Ensure materials, scrap, and dunnage are properly identified, organized, stored, and accessible to support an efficient and safe work environment.

• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Customer Support, and other departments regarding material availability, shortages, and inventory concerns.

• Inspect and maintain interior and exterior facility areas to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with facility standards. Following up to ensure work is completed satisfactorily and in a timely manner.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for outside vendors regarding facility upkeep, inventory quality through appropriate communications.

• Monitor team performance, attendance, work completion, and adherence to established procedures; provide appropriate feedback, communication and coaching regarding performance concerns.

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes, organization, material flow, and efficiency, demonstrating Be Value Added thinking.

• Promote a safe, organized, respectful, and productive work environment by following and reinforcing company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Prior experience in inventory, warehousing, material handling, manufacturing, or a related field; woodworking or cabinet    manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Previous leadership, team lead, captain, or supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution and accountability.

• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to inventory accuracy.

• Ability to effectively communicate expectations, provide direction, coach team members, and address performance concerns.

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and responsiveness.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory, ERP, or other business management systems preferred.

• Ability to read and understand inventory documentation, production requirements, and standard operating procedures.

• Ability to work collaboratively with Purchasing, Production, Scheduling, Customer Support, Accounting, and other internal departments.

• Ability and willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing and inventory environment.

• Strong commitment to WalzCraft’s Core Values and the development and success of team members.