3rd-Shift Inventory Control Lead - 100% Accuracy & CI

Moms Meals, Ltd; Jackson (OH); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mom's Meals in North Jackson, OH seeks a Lead Inventory Control Specialist to ensure inventory accuracy in a hands-on role. About half the day is spent counting inventory, enforcing FEFO and Lot Codes, while the rest focuses on root-cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions with supervision.

The position is full-time, 3rd shift, on-site at 134 S Bailey Road. Applicants should have 2+ years in cycle count or inventory coordination, solid Excel skills, and the ability to lead a

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ Cycle Count or Inventory Coordination experience.
• Prior cross-functional team building or meeting experience.
• Effective cross-functional communication.
• Proficient in Excel; develop clear spreadsheets and reports.
• Must obtain lift certification within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Physically count items in inventory; ensure FEFO and Lot Code tracking.
• Build and use reports to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Reconcile and resolve second inventory count records.
• Update ERP/WMS with count results and items affecting inventory integrity.
• Maintain and report KPIs around first-pass accuracy.
• Ensure Root Cause Report is filled out by Inventory Control Specialist.
• Manage team to maintain 100% inventory accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional corrective actions.
• Support change processes across departments.

Skills

Cycle Count

Inventory Coordination

Cross-functional communication

Excel

Lift certification

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

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)

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Job Category: Corporate – Inventory Control

Job Type: Full-Time, 3rd Shift

Location Type: On-site