Inventory Supervisor - Manufacturing, NW Houston (77041)

The founders of Travis® Body & Trailer, Inc. began operations in 1989 after purchasing the facilities of CMC Trailers, Inc. in Houston, Texas. During the first year, Travis manufactured only the classic aluminum end dump trailer. These trailers were little changed from the older CMC designs from the 1970’s and 1980’s. Travis has grown rapidly in size and national market share since those early days. This growth was stimulated by both overall industry demand as well as by the determination of the Travis team to become number 1 in quality through both expert fabrication and innovation.

Job Purpose:

Inventory Supervisor oversees the flow of goods and materials to assist in making sure production schedules are met while maintaining inventory accuracy. This role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, with a significant portion of time spent performing duties in an outdoor environment.  

Essential Job Responsibilities: Following are the specific job responsibilities and duties necessary to accomplish the job purpose.

• Lead inventory control procedures and policies.
• Physically receive and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality. Ensuring all inventory is correctly labeled
• Perform regular cycle counts and physical inventories of all materials in outdoor storage and investigate and reconcile any discrepancies.
• Conduct regular inspections of the outdoor areas to maintain a clean and organized area.
• Communicate effectively with other departments, such as logistics and procurement, to resolve issues and streamline operations.
• Establish and maintain the “Supermarket”, along with effectively developing and managing the “kitting” process.
• Assist in developing process and procedures related to inventory movement and storage.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of material handlers, delegating tasks, and providing training and development.
• Supervise the proper sorting, stacking, labeling, and storage of materials to keep the yard clear.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with staff totaling as many as 6-8 personnel.
• Capacity to identify and resolve inventory issues quickly and efficiently to avoid delaying production.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and maintain order.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following and enforcing safety regulations and procedures.
• Assist Receiving/Shipping department when time allows.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Essential Skills, Experience and Education: Following are the skills, experience, education and related course work typically required or expected to perform the essential job functions:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role managing inventory and outdoor storage,
• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to develop a logical storage plan.
• Experience with inventory management software and data entry.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices for yard management.
• Ability to work effectively outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Forklift certified
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• HS Diploma required
• Valid TX DL

Essential Physical Requirements: The physical factors and working conditions required or expected while performing the essential functions of the job are described below:

• Regularly lifting and carrying 50 lbs. unassisted
• Regularly pulling and pushing 50 lbs. unassisted
• Repeated reaching over head
• Regularly kneeling, stooping, bending and turning at waist
• Regularly climbing ladder above 2 ft.
• Able to operate forklift
• Able to wear PPE at all times: safety glasses, steel to shoes, etc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Work Hours and Schedules: The typical work hours and schedules for the job are indicated below, including the percentage and type of travel, if required.

• Monday thru Friday 7:00A – 04:30P
• Additional overtime as needed

Key Competencies:

Behaviors and skills essential to the specific position or work environment that are measured through the approach and results achieved for the position.

Consistently Achieves Results - Effectively manages budgets; meets planned financial targets; achieves both top and bottom line growth objectives; readily produces strategies for reducing or avoiding costs without compromising quality; meets the Customer’s satisfaction level; meets or exceeds the standards set for the position specific responsibilities.

Analytical Abilities - Makes recommendations based on solid assumptions when solving complex problems; analyzes data to obtain meaningful information; identifies conflicting or inaccurate information.

Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at first answers.

Interpersonal Skills - Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the company; builds appropriate rapport; listens; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; truly values people; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external Customers; gets Customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; considers Customers in all business practices; establishes and maintains effective relationships with Customers.