Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for 51 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molded/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!
Scope of Responsibility:
As an Inventory Control Coordinator at Cascade Engineering, you will be responsible to meet Supply Chain objectives, manage inventory systems, assess and improve flows of supplies through the facilities, and administer computer related transactions as per daily activities. At the West Plant, we produce components used in the automotive markets while also supporting other industries like waste & recycling. Are you looking for a fun and engaging team who will support your growth and guide you to success? If you are, you can count on Cascade Engineering to help you! You will be assigned to the West Plant but will work cross-functionally with the rest of the Supply Chain team to support other plants and warehouses across campus, as needed.
Shift: 1st shift from 8:00am - 4:00pm (Monday - Friday) with the possibility to flex your schedule to 6:00am - 2:00 pm or 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: West Plant (5055 36th St., Grand Rapids, MI 49512)
Target Pay: $20.50 - $24.33 / hour
General Responsibilities
Day to Day – Responsible for timely and accurate counting of finished goods, raw materials, components and expendable packaging in the plants and warehouses as required per procedure. Ability to research inventory discrepancies using QAD, MODS and CMV. Responsible for participating in daily Mission Room meetings.
Collaboration - Works with the plant to organize inventory locations and maintain product identification. Coordinate efforts across operational departments to enhance inventory accuracy. Collaborate with other team members during cross / shared site cycle counts. Supports operators and other staff on inventory best practices. Participates on teams related to CPR's caused by inventory discrepancies.
Documentation - Performs BOM Audits, providing part weights for analysis. Audits supplier receiving paperwork and notifies appropriate personnel of errors. Participates on RIE teams as required. Participate, as needed, in internal problem solving / RIE / Lean activities. Ensures documentation related to inventory flows is complete, accurate, and filed correctly.
Administrative - Helps to establish procedures / workflows in functional areas. Ability to identify, analyze and address gaps in inventory processes. Maintain system inventory data and generate reports to conduct physical checks. Adherence to required process standards regarding the cycle count procedure. Any additional tasks assigned by your supervisor.
At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success.
