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3rd Shift Lead Inventory Control Specialist

North Jackson, OHOnsiteFull TimeLead$20–$20 /hrPosted 1 day ago

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Required skills

  • inventory accuracy
  • physically counting inventory
  • FEFO
  • Lot Code tracking
  • ERP/WMS system
  • KPI management
  • first-pass accuracy
  • continuous improvement
  • cross-functional coordination
  • root cause analysis

Nice to have

  • production environment
  • food production environment

Role summary

The Lead Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy in a food production facility, working a 3rd shift (11pm-7am) Monday-Friday. This hands-on role involves physically counting inventory, ensuring FEFO and Lot Code tracking, and researching/resolving discrepancies. The specialist will also update the ERP/WMS system, report on KPIs, manage a team to achieve 100% accuracy, and drive continuous improvement and cross-functional corrective actions. A High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of cycle count or inventory coordination experience are required, along with proficiency in Excel and the ability to obtain lift certification.

The Lead Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for inventory accuracy in the facility. This position is a hands-on position, and it’s estimated that approximately 50% of a typical day will be physically counting inventory, ensuring proper FEFO, Lot Code tracking, and assisting with operational issues. The remaining time will be spent researching root causes and/or working with Inventory Specialist reviewing their root cause findings and proposing and implementing permanent corrective actions to supervisory and management staff.

Location: 134 S Bailey Road, North Jackson, OH 44451

Pay: $20.25/hour (including shift differential)

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 11pm to 7am

Offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check, where permitted by law.

Position Responsibilities include, but not limited to

  • Physically count items in inventory using appropriate processes, and forms
  • Build and use reports to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies
  • Reconcile and resolve any second inventory count records
  • Update ERP/WMS system with Count Results and other items that affect inventory integrity
  • Maintain and report KPIs around first-pass accuracy
  • Ensue that Root Cause Report is being filled out by Inventory Control Specialist
  • Manage Team effectively to maintain goal of 100% inventory accuracy
  • Actively drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline and simplify the flow of product and associated system scans
  • Proactively set up and drive cross-functional corrective actions plans to eliminate root causes identified and support the change process

    • Required Skills and Experience

  • High school Diploma or GED
  • 2+ years’ Cycle Count or Inventory Coordination experience
  • Prior cross-functional team building experience, or prior cross-functional team meeting experience
  • Effectively communicate cross-functionally in a collaborative manner
  • Proficient in Excel and able to develop clear and concise spreadsheets and reports
  • Must Obtain lift certification within 30 days of start

    • Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience in a production environment
  • Experience in a food production environment

    • Physical Requirements

  • Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
  • Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
  • Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Able to perform repetitive movements
  • Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)
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