Internal Inventory Control Lead

LMT Defense•Eldridge, IA

About The Position

LMT Defense manufactures precision-engineered products for the U.S. military, law enforcement, government agencies, and international customers. The Internal Inventory Control Lead organizes, coordinates, and supports Inventory Control jobs and functions, and may serve as backup for the Supervisor when needed. The Lead maintains a high-level understanding of departmental processes to coach, mentor, and train team members. The role includes coordinating inventory operations, maintaining accurate physical and digital transactions, supporting production throughput, monitoring team performance, and ensuring compliance with applicable company and ATF requirements. The position involves collaboration with the Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, inventory team, and external customers and vendors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience and knowledge of inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office and an ERP system.
Ability to work well with people being assisted and to delegate tasks effectively to inventory team members.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and goals.
Ability to sign and abide by the company employee manual and confidentiality agreement.
Successful completion of a background check, physical, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in business.
Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift and other equipment as needed for safe movement and transit of materials.
Achieve and maintain FIFO inventory management through team training and coordination, ensuring digital and physical transactions match.
Train in and perform all core departmental functions with zero transaction errors.
Track departmental KPIs, record them on the Daily Management Board, identify actions for missed KPIs, and work with the team to implement those actions.
Follow ATF and LMT requirements and processes for inventory control, lot-out, and shipping and receiving.
Use the ERP system to complete transactions accurately and appropriately.
Troubleshoot and address quality issues or inventory challenges as needed.
Use available resources to minimize production downtime and maximize throughput; train, monitor, and delegate tasks effectively.
Represent the company in dealings with external contacts, including customers and vendors.
Maintain adequate control, protection, and use of company assets.
Follow company policies and procedures, including training on emergency services and coordinating effectively with teams.
Perform in-process inspections, including cycle counts and physical inventory verification, to check departmental performance.
Communicate regularly with the Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineer about departmental issues affecting quality, throughput, and delivery schedules.
Review schedule needs, departmental goals, timesheets, and 5S checklists daily.
Foster a collaborative team environment.
Perform other duties requested by the Supervisor.