Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands - Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, and Builtmore™. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward — leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you’ll do:

The Inventory Controls Supervisor position is responsible for the management of the optimal flow of parts from receiving, to line side consumption and is primarily a shop floor-based role that requires the constant drive for improvement in all areas of material handling, including compliance of documented policies and procedures.

The person shall provide leadership and change management skills in a fast pace, multi-task environment and direct the activities of materials associates involved in the receiving, stocking, picking and timely movements within the warehouse and shop floor and help move the culture and team to the highest level of performance.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading all Inventory Control Team Leads (inventory cycle counting teams and materials distribution) and Associates. Team leadership to include outlining clear expectations for Team Leads and team members and consistently addressing holding individuals accountable.
• Supporting and train team members to understand & consistently apply the principle of “Plan for Every Part”
• Leading all inventory activities, including validation, settlement, and inventory reconciliation including annual physical inventories
• Leading and managing physical inventory and cycle counting activities
• Consistently maintaining accurate inventory levels
• Execution of safety requirements including all required safety training for all direct reports
• Collaborating with manufacturing engineering to enable optimal delivery routes and the visual management systems required to support assembly processes
• Building strong relationships with the operations, engineering and quality teams to ensure smooth handoff processes
• Performing other duties as assigned by Manager

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent broad work experience to demonstrate full capability is required
• 5 years materials leadership in complex materials environment
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Proficient on ERP/MRP, MS Office and PC network applications
• Prior experience with supporting assembly operations by implementing flexible staffing approaches

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.