Stockroom Leader

What You Will Do

We're hiring a Stockroom Leader to support plant operations by managing inventory, purchasing, receiving, material handling, and supplier coordination. This role is based in a manufacturing facility and works closely with Maintenance, Operations, TPM, Accounts Payable, and external suppliers to ensure materials, tools, and services are available when needed. The position plays a critical role in keeping production running efficiently by maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting maintenance activities, and driving continuous improvement within the stockroom.

What Does Success Look Like

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock control processes, and ERP transactions, achieving target inventory accuracy levels.
• Ensure materials, replacement parts, tools, and supplies are available to support production, maintenance, and TPM activities without disruption.
• Coordinate purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and order follow-up to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective procurement.
• Support receiving, shipping, and material handling processes while maintaining safety, quality, and 5S standards.
• Utilize ERP systems, Microsoft Office tools, and reporting processes to track inventory, purchasing activity, and shift-to-shift communication.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean and 5S initiatives that improve stockroom organization, efficiency, service levels, and inventory control.

What We Look For

Required

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with inventory control, stockroom operations, purchasing, or material management responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of inventory management, receiving, cycle counting, material handling, and ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles, with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Associate's degree or technical degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience with MAXIMO or similar maintenance/inventory management systems.
• Purchasing, supplier management, negotiation, and forklift operation experience.

Fort Wayne - Distribution Center

• Our Fort Wayne, Indiana distribution center charges, packages and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks.
• We opened in 1999 and now employ 130 people and operate six days per week.
• We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.
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What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion-where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.