3rd Shift 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)