As an Inventory Control Supervisor, you will design and implement efficient processes and productivity methods to ensure the timely supply of materials to the production floor while controlling inventory levels and minimizing losses. You will lead the creation and deployment of automated systems and tools to optimize material movement, enhance inventory accuracy, and drive continuous improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Our Team
You will be part of our team, collaborating closely with planning teams, production leaders, and finance across Molex Guadalajara. Our team focuses on Lean Manufacturing principles and automation to deliver innovative material management solutions that support operational excellence.
What You Will Do
- Define and implement material movement strategies to reduce inventory risks in Work In Process (WIP)
- Develop process controls and tools to monitor inventory levels and measure productivity by person and shift
- Collaborate with warehousing and inventory teams to optimize transaction methods, propose technology applications, and ensure system accuracy
- Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including the integration of automation technologies such as Kanban systems, robotics, and pick-to-light solutions to reduce manual labor
- Document and integrate processes into the plant's Quality Management System
- Ensure all procured items meet required quality standards and specifications
- Actively support 5S, EHS, Quality, and Lean programs by following approved procedures and recommending improvements
- Control key metrics including day of supply in WIP, work order aging, and material loss root cause analysis
- Define risk materials in WIP and collaborate with production supervisors to control inventory
- Build and lead a high-performance team while maintaining good documentation practices
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 5 + years of relevant experience in inventory control and process improvement
- Proven experience implementing Kaizen and other continuous improvement methodologies, with strong problem-solving skills (Ishikawa, 5 Whys, PDCA)
- Hands-on experience leading multidisciplinary teams to implement automation solutions
- Proficient in Excel (Vlookup, Sumproduct, Sumif) and Microsoft Office applications
- Conversational english proficiency required
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently with a service-oriented attitude
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
- Knowledge of Power BI and programming
- Background in production planning
- Advanced automation and technology implementation expertise
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Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
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