Warehouse Operations Lead

Integral Blue•Auburn Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Operations Lead leads Integral Blue’s inventory management efforts, supports parts procurement, and oversees inventory levels to ensure efficient and accurate operations. The role monitors and optimizes inventory, maintains appropriate stock levels, coordinates with suppliers, and applies inventory management best practices. Using inventory management software and data analysis, the Lead maintains precise records, prevents stockouts and overstock situations, and supports cost control. The position also supports test equipment, tools, and company fleet vehicles. It is based at Integral Blue’s Auburn Hills, Michigan office and reports directly to the Field Operations Manager. The Lead supervises inventory control team members, including Warehouse Technicians, and manages their day-to-day performance and career development. Supervisory duties include assigning and directing work, reviewing timesheets, deciding PTO requests, facilitating training, providing feedback, resolving issues, fostering engagement, and conducting performance reviews. The role requires regular travel to and from the Auburn Hills corporate office, occasional travel to other Integral Blue inventory storage facilities, and may involve out-of-state travel. Physical requirements include prolonged sitting and computer use, frequent walking and bending, regular lifting of up to 75 pounds, carrying and climbing ladders at various heights, and accessing and navigating the organization’s departments and facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
At least three years of experience managing inventory control, inventory reconciliation, and shipping and receiving.
Proficiency with inventory management and tracking software and tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
Understanding of inventory management principles and best practices.
Experience operating a hi-lo.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to workplace safety, including reporting safety concerns, incidents, and near misses.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
Ability to constantly walk and bend, regularly lift up to 75 pounds, and carry and climb ladders at various heights.
Ability to access and navigate the organization’s departments and facilities.
Ability to travel regularly to and from the Auburn Hills corporate office, occasionally to other inventory storage facilities, and possibly out of state.

Nice To Haves

Certification such as Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Inventory Optimization Professional (CIOP).
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Inventory Control, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience with Acumatica or a similar ERP system supporting inventory management and parts procurement.
Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), fiber optics, low-voltage hardware, and supporting technical field work.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Oversee shipping and receiving of new inventory, inspecting items for quality, accuracy, quantity, and compliance with documentation.
Support parts procurement by fulfilling internal stock requests from Project Managers and Engineering and coordinating orders with Finance and external suppliers.
Monitor inventory levels and stock availability to maintain appropriate quantities and timing.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date inventory records through counts, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.
Conduct regular audits comparing physical inventory with recorded levels.
Set reorder points, safety stock levels, and order quantities to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
Resolve inventory issues, including stockouts, overages, and discrepancies.
Identify slow-moving, excess, or obsolete inventory and develop strategies to reduce waste and improve asset utilization.
Generate and analyze inventory reports, including turnover, aging, and stock levels, to support decision-making.
Maintain records of inventory transactions, receipts, and adjustments using inventory management software.
Use inventory management software and technology to improve accuracy, efficiency, and data analysis.
Track test equipment and tools, maintain accountability, and coordinate calibration and servicing as needed.
Coordinate fleet vehicle logistics, including service and repair scheduling, related supplies procurement, and vehicle movements.
Maintain compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and internal inventory management policies.
Coordinate inventory needs and updates with finance, human resources, health and safety, construction services, maintenance services, and consultant services.
Stay current on inventory management best practices and train employees involved in inventory-related tasks.
Supervise inventory control team members, including Warehouse Technicians, and direct inventory-related work assigned to direct reports.
Review staff timesheets, approve or deny PTO requests, and update the PTO calendar.
Perform or facilitate employee training; manage direct reports’ day-to-day performance and career development.
Communicate with direct reports, provide timely feedback, resolve issues, and foster engagement.
Conduct performance reviews according to company requirements.
Uphold workplace safety standards and best practices, put safety first, and report safety concerns, incidents, and near misses.
Demonstrate commitment to company core values and participate in initiatives supporting those values.

Benefits

Competitive wage compensation
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Health, dental, and vision group benefits coverage options
Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, and Accident coverage options
Company-paid Basic Life / AD&D and Long Term Disability coverages
Supplemental Life / AD&D insurance options
401K with a match of 50% up to 6% of annual income
Education assistance of $5,250 annually
Cellular phone allowance of $100 monthly
Safety boot reimbursement of $200
Employee referral incentive of $1,200