3rd Shift Lead Inventory Control Specialist

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)