Inventory Leader

Overview

: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries

We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers

Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters

This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is

We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences

We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members

Get: A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture

Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more

Fair and competitive

Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow

Holiday, personal and vacation days

Summary/Objective Responsible for operations at the plant to ensure production lines produce a product that meets customer quality and delivery

Directly oversees all personnel in assigned area

Observes, promotes and ensures compliance of all rules and policies maintained by the company (safety, continuous improvement, leadership, core values)

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Ensure product is produced and delivered on time

Ensure assigned lines receive materials on time

Troubleshoot and minimize downtime issues on line as they arise

Coordinate with supervisor, materials and powder coat on a variety of issues

Directly responsible for production flow of assigned lines

Responsible for assigned teams in the areas of operations, safety, continuous improvement and professional development

Directly supervises assigned floor level employees

Complete and submit organizational paperwork to include days off requests, employee evaluations, corrective actions, and various reports and checklists

Responsible for ensuring LCI quality standards are followed for assigned production lines

Participates in quarterly employee reviews and evaluations

Participates in any disciplinary actions

Ensure compliance of all divisional and plant safety policies and procedures

Competencies Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company’s overall goals

Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English)

Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to, work orders, frame prints, measurements, and schedules

Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines for company projects

Must be able to work with minimum supervision

Must demonstrate understanding and execution of machine operation and repair techniques

Must demonstrate welding competency and knowledge of welding systems

Must understand appropriate equipment including repair tooling and devices, arc and MIG welders, band saws, acetylene torches, tape measures, etc

Must be able to operate various Lift Trucks in all elements as necessary

Must possess successful problem solving skills

Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, customers, etc

Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations

Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day

Must be able to focus on retention of employees

Must be able to ensure that good housekeeping habits are maintained throughout the shop

Must comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

Supervisory Responsibility Supervision of 1-6 employees 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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear

This position is very active and requires 98% standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing ladders

The employee may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time hourly position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager

Some Saturdays and overtime are expected based on productions schedule

Travel Travel to local plants

Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Basic computer knowledge

Proven leadership experience in a similar industry

Problem solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Basic knowledge of inventory and manufacturing software; AX, and understand the Mobile Device and scanner

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and convert in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Preferred Education and Experience Welding Operations experience

Quality Assurance experience

Lean 5S certification preferred

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred

Public speaking ability preferred

Strong organization and time management skills preferred. 1+ years of manufacturing experience. 1-3 Months related experience as a team lead preferred

LCI issued Forklift Operators License (training available) Additional Eligibility

Flexible to schedule changes

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or

that are required of the employee for this job

Duties,

and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law

This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment,

, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to

, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters

All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member

Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members

Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership

Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment

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