Inventory Control Supervisor

MILE HIGH EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC•Denver, CO

4d•$65,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ice-O-Matic has been a leading manufacturer of commercial ice machines and ice storage bins for the food service industry around the world since 1952. Ice-O-Matic serves a variety of industry segments including health care, education, hotels, convenience stores, restaurants and bars, office and workplace. Ice-O-Matics line of products can cover any commercial ice need. Ice-O-Matic is committed to delivering high quality products through efficient and innovative production processes. Our manufacturing plan thrives on a high-volume, repetitive environment and we are seeking a skilled Inventory Control Supervisor to join our dynamic team. The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for maintaining real-time inventory accuracy, material flow integrity, and storage optimization within a fast‑paced ice manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in supporting production scheduling while adapting to frequent last‑minute order changes that require exceptional communication, attention to detail, and cross‑functional coordination. The ideal candidate is hands-on, data-driven, and comfortable holding peers and other departments accountable to standard work especially when material usage is not reported, Kanban signals are missed, or inventory processes break down.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in inventory control, materials management, or manufacturing operations.
Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of: Inventory management systems (ERP/MRP), Consumption analysis and reconciliation, Kanban and pull-based systems, Storage and space optimization
Proven ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and drive corrective action.
Exceptional attention to detail and real-time operational awareness
Strong communication and influence skills, including comfort addressing issues across departments
Ability to remain calm and effective during last-minute changes and production disruptions
High level of ownership and accountability
Organized, disciplined, and process-oriented
Confident decision-maker with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to stand, walk, bend and move throughout the facility for extended periods of time
Regular use of computers, handheld device, and inventory systems for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
Ability to safely navigate manufacturing and testing environments, including climbing stairs or ladders and wearing required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain inventory accuracy across all material types, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Lead storage location maintenance, realignment, and consumption analysis to ensure system integrity.
Identify, investigate, and resolve negative inventory, sheet metal equipment (Material Vendor (MV)) reconciliation issues, and inventory variances.
Own Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory, including root cause analysis, reporting, and mitigation plans.
Perform and oversee material movements, system adjustments, and storage location definitions to support operational accuracy.
Supervise, train and oversee cycle counters and the receiving department
Establish performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations.
Develop team capability in inventory accuracy, safety practices, and process adherence.
Define, document, and enforce standard work for inventory control processes.
Manage and improve Kanban systems, including receiving dock lanes and card accuracy.
Partner with Material Handling and Production to ensure material pulls, usage reporting, and replenishment signals are executed correctly.
Escalate recurring process gaps and non-compliance to appropriate department leadership with data supported recommendations.
Conduct overall storage evaluations to maximize efficiency and safety.
Optimize storage solutions across external locations, 3PL warehouses, trailers, and containers.
Support trailer/container optimization to reduce down time and improve logistics flow.
Serve as a logistics backup for shipping as needed.
Support inbound and outbound material flow to ensure production and customer commitments are met.
Maintain awareness during last-minute schedule changes or unexpected orders, adjusting inventory priorities accordingly.
Act as a key liaison between Inventory Control, Planning, Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Material Handling.
Proactively communicate risks, shortages, and process breakdowns.
Confidently bring issues—such as missed pulls, unreported usage, or process non-adherence—to managers of other departments in a professional, solution-oriented manner.
Participate in daily operations meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow all safety, PPE, and equipment operation standards.