Inventory Team Lead

Stoughton Trailers, LLC•Town of Decatur, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stoughton Trailers is a trusted, industry‑leading trailer manufacturer with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring timely material flow are essential to supporting production success. This role plays a critical role in ensuring accurate inventory, efficient material flow, and uninterrupted production operations. By leading team members, solving operational challenges, and maintaining strong communication across departments, this role helps prevent delays, reduce waste, and support overall manufacturing efficiency. It is an important leadership position within the Supply Chain and Operations organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
6 months to 1 year of experience in Inventory, Materials Control, or manufacturing environments
Forklift certification
Crane certification
Experience with inventory systems, materials flow, and manufacturing operations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong computer and data entry skills
Ability to troubleshoot operational and inventory issues
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated leadership ability with a positive attitude
Strong organizational and time‑management skills

Responsibilities

Lead and support inventory team members to meet daily material and production requirements.
Balance manpower across the team to ensure efficient workflow and coverage.
Assign work based on employee strengths, skill level, and daily production needs.
Serve as a working lead, modeling high standards in performance, attendance, and safety.
Provide guidance, answer technical questions, and support employees in resolving issues.
Assist with onboarding and transitioning new team members into assigned areas.
Promote a safe, quality‑focused, and team‑oriented work environment.
Maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure timely supply of materials to production areas.
Perform key inventory functions, including: Data entry of pick lists, Receiving processes, Order Processing Management (OPM) activities.
Ensure pick lists are processed accurately and on time to meet production demands.
Maintain inventory location accuracy and support inventory tracking efforts.
Act as a backup to perform all core inventory job functions as needed.
Identify and remove bottlenecks affecting material flow or productivity.
Take ownership of assigned area and support decision‑making to improve operations.
Initiate corrective actions, including maintenance requests or process adjustments.
Support continuous improvement efforts, including 5S and Good‑to‑Go walkthroughs.
Assist the Materials Supervisor in tracking team performance and operational metrics.
Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies.
Operate equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes safely and effectively.
Maintain proper handling and storage of materials.
Promote and sustain safety, quality, and productivity standards within the team.
Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and cross‑functional departments.
Work independently while maintaining strong teamwork and collaboration.
Maintain reliable attendance and support mandatory overtime.
Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, accurate, and highly productive manner.
Follow all company policies and procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned.