1st Shift Inventory Supervisor

Ipm Foods; Janesville (WI); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Ipm Foods is seeking an Inventory Lead to manage daily operations across two Wisconsin facilities, supervising staff, coordinating cycle counts, and ensuring inventory accuracy in ERP/WMS while maintaining GMP and HACCP compliance.

You will partner with production and purchasing to meet the production schedule, investigate variances, and drive continuous improvement. The role offers growth within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required; advanced degree preferred in related field.
• 3–5 years inventory or warehouse experience in food manufacturing or regulated setting.
• 1–2 years supervisory or team lead experience required.
• Proficient with ERP/WMS systems and strong Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of FIFO/FEFO, lot traceability, GMP, and HACCP.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily inventory operations at two facilities, including receiving, storage, staging, and issuance.
• Supervise, train, and develop inventory team members; monitor performance for accuracy.
• Plan and conduct cycle counts and annual inventories; resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain ERP/WMS accuracy; ensure real-time, correct transactions.
• Enforce FIFO/FEFO and proper labeling of materials; manage held/rejected inventory.
• Monitor material levels and communicate shortages or surpluses to teams.
• Coordinate with production and purchasing to align availability with schedule.
• Lead root cause analyses of variances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards; maintain clean storage areas.
• Support audits and inspections with accurate records and traceability.
• Generate inventory reports, KPIs, and variance summaries for management.
• Continuously improve processes to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Inventory management

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Process improvement

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's preferred in supply chain/logistics

Herramientas

ERP/WMS (SAP, NetSuite, Fishbowl)

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

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Office Full Time Janesville, WI, US

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily inventory operations at both facilities, including receiving, storage, staging, and issuance of raw materials, packaging materials, ingredients, and finished goods.
• Supervise, train, and develop inventory team members; assign daily tasks and monitor performance to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute cycle counts and periodic physical inventories; investigate and resolve all count discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory accuracy within the ERP/WMS system; ensure all transactions are recorded correctly and in real time.
• Enforce FIFO/FEFO rotation protocols and ensure proper separation and labeling of released, held, and rejected materials at all times.
• Monitor inventory levels for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods; communicate shortages, overages, or slow-moving inventory to the appropriate teams.
• Partner with production and purchasing to align material availability with the production schedule and prevent delays.
• Lead root cause analysis for inventory variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure all inventory areas meet GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards; maintain clean, organized, and compliant storage environments.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections by providing accurate inventory records and traceability documentation.
• Generate and distribute inventory reports, KPIs, and variance summaries to management on a regular basis.
• Continuously evaluate inventory processes and recommend improvements to increase accuracy, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of inventory or warehouse experience in a food manufacturing or regulated production environment.
• At least 1-2 years of supervisory or team lead experience required.
• Proficiency with ERP or WMS systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Fishbowl, or similar); strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of FIFO/FEFO, lot traceability, and food safety principles (GMP, HACCP).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and drive corrective action.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work across multiple departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting production priorities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving throughout warehouse and production areas.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Must be able to work in varying temperature environments, including refrigerated and ambient storage areas.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety shoes, hairnet, and gloves.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced food manufacturing environment across two facilities.
• Frequent collaboration with production, QA, purchasing, and warehouse teams.
• Strict adherence to GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards is required at all times.
• Schedule may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on production and inventory needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a growing organization.

All employees are responsible for following all safety procedures, GMPs, and food safety requirements.