Inventory Control Supervisor - Mechanical Seals

A.W. Chesterton Company • Groveland, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer!

Requirements

• 4-6 years' of warehousing experience.
• Experience in Quality Assurance Management or Inventory Control.
• Experience managing warehouse(s) and logistics.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, co- workers and managers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must have valid Driver’s License.
• Versed in materials management, sourcing & purchasing processes, and operations management.
• Strong Supervisory skills.
• Ability to problem-solve technical issues.
• Demonstrated decision-making and negotiating skills.
• Strong analytical, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consistent, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Materials management including material receipt, handling, transactions, storage, and creation of a safe work environment throughout warehouse and storage areas.
• Partner with contractors and logistics to manage external warehouse inventories, transfer orders, and transportation of goods between facilities.
• Monitor inventory levels, and work with planning and purchasing to adjust supply plans, and safety stock levels to reduce stock-outs, and over-inventory situations.
• Support value stream initiatives to drive improvement of key performance metrics.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage inventory and warehousing transactions.
• Provides oversight and supervision for assigned employees and functional teams.
• Manage cycle counts and physical inventories of value stream inventories on a regular basis, ensuring all inventory is accounted for and properly reported.
• Investigate and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Serves as the inventory management representative on any value stream project.
• Partner with value stream leader to create an inventory control environment to successfully meet customer needs and meet profit goals.
• Manage documentation requirements for all production orders including accurately transacting finished goods into stock.
• Supervise Material Handlers to supply the production floor with needed materials.
• Position may require up to 10% travel locally to external warehouses.
• Leads, coaches, and develops a team to achieve departmental and organizational objectives by providing clear direction, expectations, and updates on priorities and progress.
• Provides timely ongoing performance feedback, conducts performance reviews, and supports employee development planning.
• Fosters an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team environment while embracing Chesterton’s core values.
• Ensures team adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Initiates and partners with HR to review and update direct reports’ job descriptions, ensuring clarity in roles, expectations, and leveling.
• Effectively conducts sensitive employee discussions, including compensation-related conversations and disciplinary actions, with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Communicates & collaborates effectively across functions, levels and teams within the organization while supporting and driving departmental initiatives.

Benefits

• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
• Legal services
• Pet insurance
• Chesterton relief fund for employees in need

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed