OPERATIONS LEAD INVENTORY at United States in Garner, North Carolina

Job Description:

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At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.


As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.



Operations Lead - Inventory



Find your more with Mohawk!


At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing, and more opportunities for our people. As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Come find your "more" with Mohawk!



What we need:


Mohawk is looking for an Operations Lead for our Inventory team who can achieve more for the Mohawk Wood & Laminate division. This person will be a leading performer who will oversee receiving and inventory controls of raw materials and packaging materials used throughout all manufacturing departments and maintain inventory accuracy for all materials.



What you'll do:

• Helps coordinate the activities of the inventory control specialists.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly audits of inventory as needed.
• Maintains and archives all cycle count and inventory records.
• Monitors production usage on raw materials and note discrepancies and offer permanent solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Fills in for team members as needed.
• Assists in developing SOPs and JSAs for all shipping, receiving and inventory related tasks.
• Helps qualify personnel in all new receiving/inventory related jobs.
• Uses information systems (Shop Floor Control, Locus, SAP, Excel, etc.) to confirm receiving and inventory control schedules and allocates resources as needed.
• Coordinates with the planning team and suppliers to optimize inbound flow of materials.
• Oversees and audits inventory records and transactions for accuracy.
• Works with internal/external audit teams as needed to coordinate inventory audits.
• Monitors discrepancies between usage and inventory level reporting.
• Communicates with all levels of the organization as needed and escalate issue to leadership/management when needed.
• Works with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Motivates, trains, and leads inventory team members by good example.
• Helps ensure all safety policies and procedures are implemented and observed, and that equipment, work areas are kept neat, clean, and organized.
• Coordinates with forklift maintenance vendor to ensure full function of all forklifts on site.
• Coordinates with waste management vendors to ensure timely pick-up of all production waste.
• Assists with training/recertification of PIT drivers.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.

What you have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience in a fast-paced work environment
• 1+ years of experience inventory control experience
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong math skills
• Strong computer skills and experience in Excel, SAP, Locus, and Shop Floor
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of inventory control, shipping and receiving processes, FIFO processes, and general manufacturing operations

What you're good at:

• Basic understanding of forklift maintenance and functions
• Able to safely operate various types of forklifts.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task throughout the day
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail

What else?

• This position requires the team member to work in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and extreme temperatures.
• Other working conditions may include working long hours and flexible shifts, including holidays.
• Required safety equipment: steel toed shoes, ear plugs, gloves, and safety glasses.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.; bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.


Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.


Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.


Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant. Apply Now