3rd Shift Lead Inventory Control Specialist - North Jackson, OH

Job description

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 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)