Job DetailsJob Location: City of Industry - CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: AnyAt Golden West Packaging Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that great work happens when employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. As a company built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, we offer an environment where your ideas matter, your development is prioritized, and your contributions make a real impact. If you’re looking to build a meaningful career with a team that values integrity, accountability, and opportunity, we invite you to explore what it’s like to grow with Golden West Packaging Group.
The Storeroom / Materials Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the maintenance storeroom, MRO inventory management, spare parts strategy, and materials processes that support maintenance and operations reliability. This role ensures the right parts, materials, tools, and supplies are available at the right time while controlling inventory costs and improving asset uptime.
The position oversees storeroom personnel, inventory accuracy, CMMS inventory governance, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives related to materials management and maintenance support.
Key Responsibilities
Storeroom & Inventory Management
Lead daily storeroom and materials operations.
Ensure accurate receiving, storage, issuance, and tracking of MRO inventory.
Maintain proper inventory levels for
Critical spares
Consumables
Maintenance repair parts
Manage inventory optimization initiatives including:
Min/max levels
Reorder points
Inventory turns
Obsolescence reduction
Ensure physical storeroom organization and housekeeping standards.
Spare Parts Strategy
Develop and maintain critical spare parts strategies based on asset criticality and risk.
Partner with maintenance and reliability teams to identify spare parts requirements.
Standardize parts and reduce duplicate inventory.
Support lifecycle planning for equipment spare parts.
CMMS & Inventory System Governance
Manage inventory and materials data within systems such as CMMS and/or EAM
Ensure accurate item master data, bin locations, and transaction processing.
Maintain inventory accuracy and audit compliance.
Support CMMS governance and materials reporting standards.
Maintenance & Operations Support
Support maintenance planning and scheduling by ensuring timely parts availability.
Coordinate materials staging and kitting for planned maintenance and shutdowns.
Minimize downtime caused by material shortages.
Support emergency maintenance response with rapid parts coordination.
Purchasing & Vendor Management
Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to
Source materials
Expedite critical parts
Improve lead times
Resolve shortages
Evaluate vendor performance related to quality, delivery, and cost.
Support contract and supplier optimization initiatives.
Leadership & Team Management
Supervise storeroom personnel, inventory coordinators, and parts clerks.
Develop team skills, accountability, and performance standards.
Establish and monitor storeroom KPIs and daily management systems.
Promote a culture of safety, organization, and continuous improvement.
Continuous Improvement
Drive improvements in
Inventory accuracy
Storeroom organization
Parts availability
Cost optimization
Participate in Lean, TPM, and reliability initiatives.
Support audit readiness and compliance activities.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with safety standards for material handling and storage.
Maintain OSHA and environmental compliance related to inventory management.
Ensure proper storage of hazardous and regulated materials.
Support internal and external audit requirements.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
5–10 years of experience in industrial storeroom, materials, maintenance inventory, or supply chain management.
Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance environments preferred.
Strong experience with CMMS, ERP, or inventory management systems.
Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Preferred Skills
Strong inventory management and analytical skills.
Understanding of maintenance and reliability processes.
Knowledge of spare parts optimization and MRO inventory control.
Leadership and team development capability.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
KPI
Target Direction
Inventory Accuracy
High
Stockout Frequency
Low
Parts Availability
High
Inventory Turns
Optimized
Emergency Purchases
Low
Obsolete Inventory
Reduced
On-Time Parts Staging
High
Storeroom Audit Score
High
Reporting Structure
Reports To
Maintenance & Reliability Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Direct Reports
Inventory Coordinator / Parts Clerk
Storeroom Attendants
Work Environment
Industrial manufacturing environment
Combination of office and storeroom floor responsibilities
Frequent interaction with maintenance, operations, and vendors
May require support during outages or shutdown events
Success Profile
A successful Storeroom / Materials Manager is organized, data-driven, customer-focused, and operationally disciplined. They improve maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability by ensuring strong inventory governance, accurate materials management, optimized spare parts availability, and efficient storeroom operations.