Inventory Control and Materials Manager

About The Role We're looking for a sharp, driven Inventory Control & Materials Manager to own one of the most critical functions in our operation. This isn't a clipboard-and-spreadsheet role — you'll be the linchpin between purchasing, production, quality, logistics, and finance, making sure the right materials are in the right place at the right time, every time. If you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments, love solving problems before they become crises, and take real pride in accuracy and process excellence, we want to talk. What You'll Own Materials & Availability — Raw materials, packaging, consumables, and finished goods. You own shortages, escalations, and production readiness. Inventory Accuracy — Cycle counts, audits, adjustments, FIFO compliance, reconciliation, and transaction integrity across all facilities. Traceability & Compliance — Lot verification, label compliance, drop zones, trailers, warehouses, and suites. You'll be the backbone of our audit readiness. Food Safety & Quality — Supporting SQF, GMP, and HACCP requirements through disciplined inventory control and material traceability. Reporting & Analysis — KPIs, variance reporting, trend analysis, month‑end and year‑end reconciliations, and driving continuous improvement. Team Leadership — Building, developing, and holding accountable a team of inventory professionals who take as much pride in the work as you do. Safety — Championing a safe working environment, ensuring forklift certification compliance, and leading by example on material handling best practices. What We're Looking For 5+ years in inventory control, warehouse management, materials management, or supply chain operations 3–5 years managing people in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing experience is a big plus) Strong ERP experience — Deacom preferred Proven track record with cycle count programs, audit compliance, and discrepancy resolution Deep understanding of FIFO, receiving compliance, and warehouse operations Analytical mindset with strong Excel skills and a love for data‑driven decisions Cross‑functional collaborator who communicates clearly and acts with urgency Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD) a plus SQF/GMP/HACCP experience or certification preferred Lean or Six Sigma knowledge a plus 8:00am - 4:30pm onsite at our Iron Ridge Facility #J-18808-Ljbffr PS Seasoning