Inventory Lead

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 26 - 29

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE ROLE:

This position will report to the: Manager - Procurement
Travel Requirement: None
Location: Bakersfield CA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Full Time Regular
Pay Range: $26 - $29

Generous Brandsis dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands Bolthouse Farms Health-Ade and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farmsis a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice smoothies shakes and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.

The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more please visit.

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Lead MRO Inventory Specialist is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the day-to-day execution performance and continuous improvement of the MRO storeroom. This position serves as the technical and process leader for MRO inventory management ensuring world-class standards in inventory accuracy parts availability kitting and storeroom discipline.

The Lead partners closely with Maintenance Operations Engineering and Procurement teams to eliminate downtime risk related to spare parts and to advance the sites journey toward world-class manufacturing. The Lead provides daily direction coaching and accountability for MRO Inventory Specialists.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Storeroom Leadership & Daily Execution

Serve as the day-to-day lead for MRO Inventory Specialists assigning daily tasks and setting priorities based on maintenance and production needs.
Ensure consistent execution of standard work for receiving issuing cycle counting and kitting.
Act as the primary point of contact for maintenance planners supervisors and reliability engineers regarding parts availability.

World-Class Inventory & Reliability Ownership

Own MRO inventory accuracy service level and critical spare coverage.
Lead cycle count programs and physical inventories; ensure discrepancies are resolved and root causes addressed.
Ensure min/max levels reorder points and safety stock are optimized based on equipment criticality and usage.
Maintain and continuously improve equipment BOM accuracy in the CMMS.

Kitting Planning & PM Enablement

Lead kitting strategies for preventive predictive and major maintenance work.
Ensure PM and outage parts are staged verified and ready ahead of scheduled work.
Partner with Maintenance and Reliability to eliminate emergency purchasing and expedite events.

Continuous Improvement & TPM Integration

Lead 5S visual management and standard work improvements in the storeroom.
Participate in TPM Kaizen events and reliability improvement initiatives.
Identify and implement cost-reduction and inventory optimization opportunities without increasing downtime risk.
Support downtime investigations and root cause analysis related to parts availability quality or lead time.

Procurement & Vendor Coordination

Coordinate with Procurement on purchasing priorities expediting and vendor performance.
Assist with vendor selection pricing reviews lead-time reduction and critical supplier relationships.
Ensure repairable spares are tracked sent out and returned in a timely manner.

Systems Data & KPI Accountability

Serve as the CMMS/ERP super user for MRO inventory transactions and data integrity.
Accurately transact inventory in the CMMS/ERP system JD Edwards (e.g. SAP Maximo Oracle).
Maintain accurate part descriptions locations units of measure and equipment associations.
Track and communicate storeroom KPIs such as inventory accuracy service level stock turns critical spares coverage and obsolete inventory.
Prepare data and documentation for audits and leadership reviews.

Safety Quality & Compliance

Follow all plant safety rules food safety requirements and environmental policies.
Safely handle and store lubricants chemicals and other regulated materials.
Support compliance with SQF BRC GFSI OSHA and internal audit requirements.
Always maintain audit-ready storeroom conditions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong working knowledge of industrial MRO parts (mechanical electrical automation).
Demonstrated ability to lead by influence in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced inventory control skills including critical spares and BOM management.
Proficiency with CMMS/ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands in a high-reliability manufacturing environment.
Clear effective communication with technicians planners engineers and leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED requiredor two to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
46 years of experience in MRO inventory maintenance storeroom or reliability support roles.
Demonstrated experience supporting maintenance planning and PM execution.
Strong experience using CMMS/ERP systems for inventory management.
Ability to work a variable schedule including off-shift or weekend support as required.
Valid Drivers License and clen driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree in Supply Chain Industrial Technology or related field.
Experience in food beverage pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience leading TPM 5S or Kaizen initiatives.
Experience with kitting programs outage planning and critical spares strategies.
Forklift or material-handling certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended period of time.
Must be able to work in freezer and cold wet or humid conditions.
Occasional exposure to fumes airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals
Material exposure moving mechanical parts and equipment (forklifts etc.)

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

1^st shift (6am-2:30pm) Monday through Friday when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory

WHAT WE OFFER plus more!

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.

Medical Dental & Vision
Group Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Group Short & Long-Term Disability
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Membership Discounts

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity and expression or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at .

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Confidential does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

THE ROLE: This position will report to the: Manager - ProcurementTravel Requirement: NoneLocation: Bakersfield CAFLSA Status: Non-ExemptEmployment Category: Full Time RegularPay Range: $26 - $29Generous Brandsis dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through ...