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

Momsmeals; North Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Momsmeals in North Jackson, OH is seeking a Lead Inventory Control Specialist to ensure inventory accuracy in the facility. This hands-on role involves about 50% physical counting, FEFO and lot-code tracking, and supporting day-to-day operational issues.

You will analyze root causes with the Inventory Specialist, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement to maintain 100% inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with cycle counting and inventory coordination in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in production environments, preferably food manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to develop clear spreadsheets and reports.
• Ability to count inventory accurately and track FEFO and lot codes.
• Must obtain lift certification within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Physically count items in inventory using appropriate processes and forms.
• Build and use reports to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Reconcile and resolve any secondary inventory count records.
• Update ERP/WMS system with count results and related inventory data.
• Maintain and report KPIs around first-pass accuracy.
• Ensure Root Cause Reports are completed by Inventory Control Specialist.
• Manage team to maintain 100% inventory accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement to streamline product flow and system scans.
• Set up cross-functional corrective action plans to eliminate root causes.

Skills

Cycle counting

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional communication

Data reporting

Attention to detail

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

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.

• 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
• 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
• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in a production environment
• Experience in a food production environment
• 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)