Inventory Supervisor

Company: Filterbuy
Position: Inventory Supervisor
Location: New Kensington, PA
Duration: Full-time
Salary: $65,000 - 72,500

Filterbuy is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Inventory and Quality Supervisor to lead inventory control and support manufacturing quality across the facility. This role oversees inventory accuracy, cycle counting, physical inventories, and inventory transactions while maintaining quality assurance processes, conducting production audits, and investigating issues that affect product quality.
The supervisor partners with Production, Receiving, Shipping, Purchasing, and other departments to maintain accurate inventory records, reduce manufacturing defects, and improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate combines hands-on inventory control experience with strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Inventory Control and Accuracy

- Supervise daily inventory control activities and inventory personnel.

- Lead cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory audits.

- Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

- Monitor inventory transactions and maintain accurate records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and ERP system.

- Develop and maintain inventory control procedures for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.

- Ensure proper inventory rotation, including FIFO, storage practices, labeling, and material identification.

- Monitor damaged, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and coordinate appropriate disposition.

- Partner with Receiving, Shipping, Production, and Purchasing to resolve inventory issues and maintain product flow.
Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Improvement

- Maintain and improve quality assurance systems, procedures, and documentation in partnership with plant leadership.

- Conduct production and process audits to verify compliance with established product specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.

- Investigate manufacturing defects, nonconforming products, and recurring quality issues using root-cause analysis.

- Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with Production and other departments, and follow up to verify effectiveness.

- Ensure nonconforming materials and finished products are identified, segregated, and handled according to established procedures.

- Analyze defects, rework, scrap, and audit findings to identify trends and recommend improvements.

- Support initiatives to reduce manufacturing defects, material waste, and inventory losses while maintaining production efficiency.

- Communicate quality concerns promptly and coordinate resolution with appropriate plant personnel.
Team Leadership and Reporting

- Train, coach, and develop team members on inventory procedures, quality expectations, accurate documentation, and safe work practices.

- Establish and monitor productivity, inventory accuracy, and quality expectations.

- Prepare reports on inventory performance, discrepancies, audit findings, defects, and corrective actions for plant leadership.

- Support system implementations, warehouse projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED.

- At least three years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.

- At least one year of supervisory or team-lead experience.

- Strong understanding of inventory control principles, warehouse operations, and inventory reconciliation.

- Experience performing cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory audits.

- Experience using a Warehouse Management System.

- Working knowledge of manufacturing quality assurance processes, production audits, and nonconforming product controls.

- Ability to investigate inventory discrepancies and quality issues, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions.

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and prepare reports.

- Ability to train employees, communicate expectations, and maintain accountability.

- Strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.

- Knowledge of safe warehouse and manufacturing practices.
Preferred Qualifications

- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.

- Experience with ERP systems.

- Experience supporting quality assurance systems and documented corrective-action processes.

- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement experience.

- APICS/CPIM or relevant quality certification.

- Experience in high-volume manufacturing or distribution.
Company Overview
Filterbuy is a leading manufacturer and ecommerce provider of air filtration products. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences through accurate inventory, efficient operations, and consistent manufacturing quality.

This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Filterbuy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other legally protected category.