Distribution & Inventory Control Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the catalyst who turns plans into shipped orders?

If you thrive on structure, love KPIs, and believe 5S is a daily habit—not a poster—this role is for you.

Your Impact

• Own warehouse outcomes: safety, housekeeping, 5S/Lean, on-time customer delivery, operational efficiency and effectiveness, cost control, inventory accuracy, shipping, receiving, employee development, and compliance.
• Build a performance culture: hire and review talent with the Operations Manager and HR; set measurable goals aligned to Operations, UPM, and ONI strategies; conduct annual reviews; create targeted training and development plans; correct performance and behavior issues promptly.
• Protect people and the planet: ensure OSHA and EPA compliance across all warehouse activities.
• Drive CI daily: establish a visible Continuous Improvement culture; implement and enforce 5S/Lean standards.
• Hit the plan: execute weekly production/shipment schedules; track KPIs daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually ; close gaps fast.
• Reduce cost year-over-year: launch and track cost savings/avoidance initiatives tied to operating expense reductions.
• Guard inventory integrity: standardize processes to keep counts accurate and audit-ready.
• Champion ISO and ethics: enforce ISO requirements; model the UPM and ONI Code of Conduct and Ethics policy.

How We Measure Success

Effective Leadership; Safety Compliance; Production Efficiency; Process/Continuous Improvement; Customer Service; Inventory Integrity & Accuracy; OSHA & EPA Compliance; Cost Containment/Improvement ; Effective Equipment/Resource Utilization.

Role Details

• People leadership: direct/indirect reports vary by site; full supervisory responsibility under company policies and applicable laws.
• Shift: Second Shift: M-Th 3pm - 1:30am

What You Bring

• Seasoned coach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear communicator—written and verbal—across all levels.
• Decisive under pressure; organized problem-solver.
• Data-driven with strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• Team-oriented and results-focused; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Background We’re Seeking

• Associate Degree (related field) or equivalent education/experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified Required (or an identified certification path).
• 5+ years of proven leadership experience.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/distribution/warehouse operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct/Indirect reports depends on location. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving issues.

Core CompetenciesEducation and/or Experience

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Please advise.

Legal and Workplace Notices (provided verbatim)

**QUALIFICATIONS **

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS **

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.

**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.