Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Company Profile:
Plant Prefab is the first Certified B Corporation™ building technology company dedicated to sustainable design, materials, and operations. The company’s patented Plant Building System™ utilizes advanced digital modeling and fully customizable Plant Panels™ and Plant Modules™ to help architects, developers, general contractors, and individuals design and build multifamily and custom single-family homes 20 to 50 percent faster than site-based methods. The system provides better quality control, design flexibility, and time, cost, and material efficiency than traditional methods of offsite or on-site construction. Plant opened a $40M, 270,000 square foot facility which can produce 3-5 million square feet of single and multifamily housing a year. It is the first automated factory in the US purpose built to create both panels and modules.
With a mission to build a better world by design, over thirty Plant projects have been certified LEED Platinum or Gold, making the company one of the most experienced designers of homes at the highest level of LEED certification. Plant projects have garnered significant industry recognition including the AIA’s top sustainable award, Architizer’s Jury and People Choice Awards, Green Builder Magazine’s Home of Year, Business 2.0 “World’s 11 Coolest Products”, Business Week’s “Architectural Wonders of the World”, and the Sustainable Quality Awards Grand Prize.
Job Summary:
This is a temporary, full-time position expected to last approximately four (4) months. The Plumbing Inventory Coordinator is responsible for organizing, controlling, and maintaining all plumbing-related inventory to support plant operations. This role will standardize inventory processes, improve stock accuracy, ensure critical parts availability, and lead the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the MerlinAI inventory management system. The position works closely with Maintenance, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Operations teams to improve inventory visibility, reduce downtime, and optimize inventory levels. The position will be based in our Tejon Ranch, CA facility and report to the Operations Manager.
Core Responsibilities:
Inventory Organization & Management
- Organize and maintain all plumbing inventory, tools, and spare parts in designated storage locations.
- Establish and maintain a standardized labeling and bin location system.
- Create and update inventory catalogs, item descriptions, and part numbers.
- Ensure inventory areas remain clean, organized, and easily accessible.
- Identify obsolete, excess, or duplicate inventory items and recommend corrective actions.
Inventory Control
- Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels.
- Perform routine cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Monitor inventory usage trends and recommend reorder points and minimum stock levels.
- Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure timely replenishment of inventory.
- Track inventory costs and help reduce excess inventory while maintaining operational readiness.
MerlinAI Implementation & Administration
- Assist with the implementation and deployment of MerlinAI inventory management processes.
- Input, validate, and maintain inventory data within MerlinAI.
- Create and organize inventory hierarchies, categories, locations, and asset records.
- Support barcode labeling and inventory tracking initiatives.
- Train users on MerlinAI inventory procedures and best practices.
- Generate reports and dashboards to monitor inventory performance, stock levels, and transaction accuracy.
- Continuously improve system utilization and inventory management processes.
Process Improvement
- Develop and document inventory control procedures and work instructions.
- Recommend improvements to inventory accuracy, storage efficiency, and inventory availability.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance reliability and materials management.
- Work with maintenance personnel to identify critical spare parts and establish stocking strategies.
Other Duties:
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
- Experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, maintenance storerooms, or materials management preferred.
- Strong organizational and data-entry skills.
- Experience with inventory management software, ERP systems, or CMMS platforms preferred.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to work efficiently in a steady – fast paced environment and properly adjust between the two at a moment’s notice
- Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
- Must be flexible enough to kneel, reach, grip, bend, twist, ext. as required
Success Metrics
- Inventory accuracy greater than 98%.
- Reduction in stockouts of critical plumbing parts.
- Successful implementation and maintenance of MerlinAI inventory records.
- Timely completion of cycle counts and inventory audits.
- Improved organization and accessibility of plumbing inventory.
Personal Protective Equipment Used:
- High Visibility Vest/Coat
- Eye Protection (Safety Glasses)
- Steel Toe Work Boots
Working Conditions:
- Inside Work
- Excessive Cold
- Excessive Heat
- Excessive Noise
- Repetitious
- Dust/Particulates
- Wet Surfaces
- Stairs/Ladders
- Heights (up to 5 ft)
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation (hourly pay) commensurate with experience and skills
- The opportunity to work with great architects, engineers, and leaders; and meaningfully contribute to projects that improve the quality of life for people and the planet
Application Instructions:
Please apply on Paylocity, taking care to complete all required fields.
Applicants must be authorized to legally work in the U.S.; sorry, no sponsorship is available. Applicants may be subject to passing a background check, drug screening, and pre-employment physical. Plant Prefab has an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.