Inventory Control Supervisor
Position Summary
Colony Display Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Inventory Supervisor to lead inventory operations across warehousing, fabrication, and assembly environments. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, training, and accountability while helping build a scalable inventory operation to support growing customer demand.
An Inventory Supervisor manages stock accuracy, storage, movement, and reporting across warehouse and production environments. The role ensures materials are properly received, stored, tracked, and distributed while supporting operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in Inventory Control, with experience in both manufacturing and distribution environments strongly preferred. This individual must be comfortable working on the production floor, developing employees, solving problems in real time, and always maintaining data integrity.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee daily inventory control operations, including material movement through receiving, put away, replenishment, picking, packing, staging, and shipping
• Monitor inventory levels, help prevent shortages/overstock
• Implement and maintain inventory control procedures and best practices
• Manage cycle count programs and full physical inventory audits
• Reconcile variances, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Train, schedule, and supervise inventory staff
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and support cross training
• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and inventory procedures
• Maintain integrity of inventory management systems (WMS/ERP)
• Generate and analyze inventory reports (accuracy, shrinkage, turns, fill rate)
• Identify trends, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities
• Streamline inventory workflows and optimize warehouse space
• Support implementation of technology solutions such as barcode or RFID systems
• Support logistics coordination and efficient material flow
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and safety requirements
• Conduct periodic audits and address discrepancies promptly
Qualifications
• 3–5 years of experience in a warehouse inventory control leadership role or related roles
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, WMS/ERP systems, and inventory control processes
• Strong analytical skills for reconciliation and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management
• Ability to multitask, make quick decisions, and maintain accuracy
• RF experience and implementation experience preferred
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Forklift experience preferred
• Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish)
Leadership Expectations
• Lead from the floor, not from behind a desk
• Create accountability and urgency within the operation
• Develop and train employees to improve overall team capability
• Drive safety, quality, and throughput simultaneously
• Maintain a positive but disciplined production environment
Schedule
• Full-time
• First Shift
• Additional overtime and weekend support as needed based on production demand
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience, plus benefits and growth opportunity within a rapidly evolving manufacturing organization.