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COMPX SECURITY PRODUCTS
Grayslake, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026

CompX Grayslake is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered mechanical and electromechanical locking devices, systems for world class original equipment manufacturers and manufacture of precision instruments, throttles, marine products, and accessories.

 

CompX Security Products offers excellent benefits including FREE employee insurance, TWO retirement plans (401k PLUS defined contribution plan), paid vacations, and much more.

 

When you look at the total pay and benefit package, we are one of the best places to work. If you are the best and looking for a great company with a bright future, contact us today

 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Administer purchase order with vendor to reduce overall cost of facility inputs.
  • Maintain on-time delivery.
  • Work with vendor to ensure facility inputs are available when needed; this includes being involved in quality issues. 
  • Coordinate cycle counts to stay on established schedule. 
  • Enter and evaluate cycle counts, with a focus on identifying systemic deficiencies. 
  • Create, monitor and enhance Kanban systems that are applied to inventory and non-inventory items. 
  • Work with accounting to address any vendor invoicing issues. 
  • Reduce inventory levels.
  • Improve operations performance.
  • MRP evaluation with purchase order and work order generation.
  • Internal coordination of inputs to insure adherence to schedules.

 

 

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

  • Associates or Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of materials experience.
  • APICS Certification a plus.
  • Sound knowledge of Syteline.
  • Sound Knowledge of MRP evaluation. 
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.  Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

 

CompX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 


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Salary : $50,000 - $85,000

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