Lead Inventory Control Specialist - North Jackson, OH

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

Schedule : Monday-Friday from 7:00am - 3:00pm

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)