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)