Inventory Supervisor - El Paso, Texas
We are ERock!
ERock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. ERock has responded to long-term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart-grid supplier to US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce cost and decrease carbon footprint.
At ERock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their business to operate normally when there is an outage in the area. Our innovative approach provides customers with highly reliable, ultra-clean backup generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional backup solutions. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity.
Role Overview:
ERock is seeking a highly organized, hands-on Inventory/ Warehouse Supervisor to lead operations at our new El Paso, Texas field warehouse. This role oversees a small team of Inventory Specialists responsible for receiving materials from suppliers and our Houston distribution hub, picking and assembling preventive maintenance kits, delivering parts for unplanned maintenance needs, and managing the return and disposal of used field inventory.
You will play a critical role in designing and launching this new facility — including racking layout, material flow, personnel roles, and hiring decisions — while partnering closely with the Site Operations Manager and reporting directly to the ERO Inventory Manager..
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Development
- Managing and developing a small team of Inventory Specialists.
- Assigning daily tasks, approving timecards, maintaining training records.
- Conducting coaching, performance reviews, and supporting hiring decisions.
Field Warehouse Operations
- Overseeing receiving, picking, kit assembly, staging, and delivery of parts for planned and unplanned maintenance.
- Ensuring timely and accurate ERP transactions for all material movements.
- Managing disposal and return flow of used inventory from the field.
Facility Setup & Optimization
- Designing the initial warehouse layout and selecting racking and storage solutions.
- Defining material flow and operational processes for a new facility.
- Establishing personnel roles and supporting hiring for the site.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborating daily with the Site Operations Manager, Production, Planning, and Procurement teams.
- Ensuring maintenance readiness and material availability.
Cycle Counting & Auditing
- Building and managing a cycle counting program to maintain 99%+ inventory accuracy.
- Supporting quarterly and annual audit requirements.
Continuous Improvement
- Leading Lean-focused initiatives to improve safety, efficiency, and space utilization.
- Implementing 5S, Kaizen, and other operational excellence practices.
ERP & Work Order Management
- Creating, processing, and closing work orders.
- Ensuring timely and accurate inventory transactions.
- Resolving WO consumption errors and maintaining digital documentation.
Safety Leadership
- Ensuring safe operation of forklifts and equipment.
- Reporting broken tools and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
Resource Optimization
- Identifying slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
- Coordinating with stakeholders to clear space for high-velocity components.