Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inventory Management

Oversee daily metal inventory levels and maintain accurate counts.

Ensure all incoming metal is properly labeled, logged, and assigned to correct batch numbers.

Monitor material usage to ensure compliance with batch-specific production requirements.

Conduct routine cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.

Collaborate with purchasing and plant leadership to forecast material needs.

Batch & Traceability Control

Enforce strict batch number tracking throughout production.

Ensure metal is pulled and used according to assigned job and batch specifications.

Investigate and resolve batch or usage discrepancies immediately.

Maintain documentation to support traceability and quality control.

Rework & Scrap Management

Track all rework material and identify root causes.

Monitor scrap levels daily and report trends to plant leadership.

Coordinate scrap sales and ensure proper documentation and revenue tracking.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and increase yield.

Measure and report material utilization rates.

Accountability & Leadership

Hold production employees accountable for proper material handling and usage.

Train team members on inventory processes and batch compliance.

Establish clear expectations around metal control procedures.

Partner with supervisors to address repeated material handling errors.

Foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, and efficiency.

Reporting & Metrics

Provide weekly and monthly reports on:

Inventory accuracy

Scrap percentage

Rework frequency

Material utilization

Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Support plant audits and operational reviews.

Requirements

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

3+ years of experience in manufacturing inventory, metal fabrication, or materials management.

Strong understanding of batch tracking and material traceability.

Experience managing scrap sales and material utilization preferred.

Proven ability to hold employees accountable in a production environment.

Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Proficiency in ERP or inventory management systems.

Ability to work cross-functionally with production, purchasing, and leadership teams.

Additional Qualifications:

Embraces and promotes CDI values – FAST, FUN, EASY, COMMUNITY, GROWTH

High attention to detail

Process-driven mindset

Strong leadership and communication skills

Problem-solving and root cause analysis

Data tracking and reporting capability

Results-oriented and cost-conscious

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on occasion