Quality and Inventory Technician

Shift: 9AM - 5PM (1st Shift)
Location: Kansas City, Missouri

About Mactac:

Headquartered in Stow, Ohio, Mactac was founded as Morgan Adhesives Co. in 1959 by the late entrepreneur Burton (Burt)
Morgan. Along with financial backing from Bemis Co. and a business model that focused on providing high quality products,
innovative solutions and superior customer service, Mactac flourished. For 60 years, we've been manufacturing and
distributing pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) materials that are used in label printing, graphic design, packaging, retail display,
fleet graphics, automotive assembly, medical device assembly, and more. Today, Mactac employs 1100 people and has
operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Mactac's parent company, LINTEC, is a leading company in the field of adhesive materials. The product lineup covers many
diversified fields including not only adhesive papers and films for seals and labels, but also shatter-proof window films,
adhesive sheets for outdoor signs, interior finishing mounting sheets, automobile-use adhesive products, semiconductorrelated tape, and LCD-related adhesive products.

Mactac pressure sensitive adhesives are used in a wide range of markets and industries and our business is structured
accordingly. We are a vertically integrated organization comprised of five business units – each specially designed to meet the
unique needs of our customers.

Position Summary:
The Quality and Inventory Control Technician is responsible for:

 For ensuring that products manufactured meet established quality standards and specifications.
 Conducting inspections, testing, and documentation throughout the production process to maintain product integrity,
support continuous improvement, and ensure customer expectations are met.
 Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory through daily cycle counting, discrepancy investigation, and root
cause analysis.
 This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting production flow, and minimizing
material shortages or excess.
 The role partners closely with Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Production, and Accounting to identify issues,
recommend corrective actions, and help prevent future discrepancies.
 All duties must be performed in compliance with safety, sanitation, and housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities:
 Perform in-process, first-article, and final inspections of manufactured components and finished goods.
 Use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and test fixtures to verify product dimensions and
functionality.
 Conduct visual inspections to identify defects, nonconformities, or deviations from specifications.
 Conduct basic functional testing when applicable (e.g., fit checks, assembly tests, operational tests).
 Perform daily cycle counts of materials, work-in-process, finished goods, scrap, and packaging across warehouse
and production areas in accordance with Corporate Physical Inventory and Cycle Count policies.

Quality and Inventory Control Technician:
 Accurately document and reconcile inventory discrepancies, conducting detailed research to determine root
causes.
 Track, analyze, and trend cycle count results, sharing findings with management and accounting on a regular basis.
 Lead and support corrective actions to address systemic inventory issues and prevent reoccurrence.
 Monitor and analyze inventory transactions, including shipping, receiving, production usage, waste, scrap, returns,
and internal material movements.
 Verify accuracy of inventory adjustments and explain inventory record corrections as required.
 Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) including forklifts and scissor lifts (certification required).
 Utilize RF scanning equipment for inventory transactions and counts; assist with training team members as
needed.
 Support annual physical inventory and audit activities.
 Maintain organized and accurate electronic and written records.
 Collaborate respectfully and professionally with all departments to resolve inventory issues.
 Maintain compliance with safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and
housekeeping standards at all times.
 Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
 Inspection Accuracy Rate (e.g., % of inspections completed without error)
 Defect Detection Rate (% of defects caught before shipment
 False Acceptance Rate (defects missed during inspection)
 First Pass Yield (FPY) Contribution (impact of QC on product passing without rework)
 Inventory accuracy percentage
 Timely completion of daily cycle counts
 Reduction in recurring discrepancies
 Audit and physical inventory results
 Quality and timeliness of root cause reporting

Selection Criteria:

Education:
 High School Diploma or GED required
 Coursework in Business, Accounting, Logistics, or Administration preferred

Experience & Skills:
 Non-Conformance Management:
o Number of NCRs Issued (trend over time, not punitive)
o NCR Closure Time (average time to resolve or verify corrective action)
o Rework Verification Accuracy (% of rework accepted correctly the first time)
o Root Cause Analysis
 Cycle Count Program Management
 Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
 Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.
 Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) or sampling plans.

Quality and Inventory Control Technician:
 Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
 Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (ability to build, maintain, and analyze spreadsheets).
 Experience in using RF scanning equipment required.
 Forklift/tow motor / Powered Industrial Equipment experience preferred; scissor lift certification required or
ability to obtain.
 Strong working knowledge of inventory processes and material flow within a manufacturing environment.
o Ability to analyze inventory transactions including:
o Shipping and receiving
o Production usage and waste
o Finished goods, work-in-process, raw materials
o Scrap, returns, and inventory adjustments
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and root causes.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of
the organization.
 Strong attention to detail and high level of mathematical accuracy.
 Proficient with 10-key and general math functions related to inventory and reporting.
 Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
 Familiarity with Microsoft Word and proper grammatical usage.
 1–3 years of quality inspection or manufacturing experience (light manufacturing environment
preferred).

Other:
 Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the
future, for this job opening.
 Relocation Eligible: Ineligible for Relocation

Disclaimers:
 The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
 It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject
to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may
terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
 Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be
discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected
veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other
consideration prohibited by law or contract