Inventory Lead (Internal Employees Only)

Winpak • Rialto, CA

6h • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Winpak Lane is seeking an Inventory Team Lead to coordinate daily inventory operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Inventory Supervisor, this hands-on role supports inventory control, shipping and receiving, production planning, and material availability. The Inventory Lead guides team priorities, coaches employees, reinforces safe and accurate processes, helps resolve operational issues, and serves as the Inventory Supervisor’s primary operational backup within delegated authority.

This is a full-time, non-exempt onsite manufacturing position. The work schedule and shift are to be confirmed, and overtime may be required. Physical work makes up approximately 90% of the workday and includes standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable. Manufacturing conditions may include temperature changes, noise, flying debris, and overhead hazards; appropriate safety equipment is required. Travel requirements are to be confirmed.

Pay is determined by the candidate’s experience and expertise and may vary. The stated range is $26.00–$28.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory control and production planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Advanced knowledge of inventory handling, receiving, storage, picking, cycle counts, reconciliation, and shipping operations.
• Knowledge of production planning, material availability, procurement, and inventory transactions in an ERP system.
• Ability to interpret production documentation and engineering drawings relevant to material and production support.
• Experience with shipping systems and domestic and international shipping and freight processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills for reporting and analysis, and ability to guide employees and coordinate across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with material movement and inventory transactions supporting a separate Saw area.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing, 6S workplace organization, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, audits, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Inventory area startup and handoffs by reviewing production priorities, safety risks, staffing, shipping and receiving requirements, and material constraints.
• Assign and rebalance work based on employee qualifications and operational needs; verify materials, documents, equipment, and shipping requirements are ready before work begins.
• Perform and oversee receiving, stocking, picking and issuing, cycle counts, inventory transactions, and shipping activities as workload requires.
• Coordinate material receipts, transfers, location accuracy, cycle counts, and availability for the separate Saw area; escalate equipment and cutting issues to qualified personnel. Saw operation is not required.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, shortages, discrepancies, aging inventory, and differences between planned and actual material activity; coordinate corrective actions with production planning and other departments.
• Maintain accurate ERP transactions, inventory records, material movements, engineering-change updates, and shipping documentation.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, receiving, carrier issues, and routine freight activities.
• Coach and cross-train team members; reinforce safety, standard work, quality expectations, and workplace organization while escalating significant personnel concerns.
• Support continuous improvement, root-cause problem solving, audits, operational reporting, and performance metrics; provide coverage for the Inventory Supervisor within delegated authority.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee and family assistance program, including short-term counselling, wellbeing coaching, and financial and legal consultation services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED