What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control – Inventory Technician position at Freeman Boatworks?
Description
Freeman Boatworks builds some of the most respected offshore fishing boats in the world, and we're looking for a highly organized, analytical Production Control - Inventory Technician to help optimize material flow throughout our manufacturing operation.
This is more than an inventory position. You'll serve as the link between our CNC, Chemical, Purchasing, and Production teams, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time while improving processes, reducing waste, and supporting efficient production. If you enjoy solving problems, working with data, and being actively involved on the production floor, we'd love to talk.
What You'll Do
- Manage raw material inventory and CNC/Chemical kits to support production schedules
- Coordinate material flow between CNC, Chemical, Purchasing, and Production teams
- Sequence and maintain production kits to improve manufacturing efficiency
- Monitor daily production schedules and prioritize CNC workload accordingly
- Recommend purchasing strategies based on inventory levels, consumption, and supplier lead times
- Oversee inbound and outbound material handling processes for CNC and Chemical materials
- Perform and manage cycle counts while maintaining accurate inventory records
- Track production, inventory, and waste metrics to support data-driven decision making
- Partner with Engineering and Production to implement material changes and process improvements
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency using Lean manufacturing principles
- Support department goals related to safety, quality, organization (5S), and cost control
- Communicate daily priorities, project status, and key performance indicators to leadership
- Help establish standardized material handling processes and transition routine handling responsibilities as systems mature
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is a plus
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to work with production and inventory data
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Experience with inventory control, production planning, manufacturing, or material management preferred
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience is highly desirable
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments
Work Environment
This is a hands-on position that requires spending a significant amount of time on the production floor. You'll regularly walk throughout the facility, climb in and out of boats, inspect materials, and work alongside production teams. The manufacturing environment is non-climate controlled and may involve exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, noise, dust, and fiberglass associated with boat manufacturing.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and more!
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- A collaborative, people-focused workplace built on craftsmanship and innovation
Please note: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.