Inventory Control Assistant Supervisor CVG 300 Shift 400

Jabil; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil Florence, KY is seeking an Asst. Inventory Control Supervisor for Receiving to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure accurate material flow to production. You will lead frontline teams, enforce standard work, and coach staff to meet safety, quality, and performance standards.

The role requires SAP familiarity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to 12-hour shifts Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Min 3 years in inventory control, receiving, kitting, or warehouse ops.
• Proficient with SAP and Excel; strong computer skills.
• Experience supervising frontline teams and driving daily execution.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Receiving team to meet daily priorities and staffing.
• Verify attendance and enforce labor policies.
• Lead shift huddles communicating safety, staffing, and material status.
• Maintain control of material flow from inbound to production delivery.
• Ensure SAP transactions for receipts, putaway, and kit staging are accurate.
• Interface with operations, quality, planning, and HR to resolve issues.

Skills

Inventory control

Receiving

Kitting

Frontline supervision

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Working hours for this position is Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Asst. Inventory Control Supervisor, Receiving

How will you make an impact?

The Asst Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day supervision and execution of Receiving and Rackside Kitting operations, ensuring accurate and timely material flow to support production.

This role provides frontline leadership, enforces standard work, and maintains inventory accuracy while partnering with Operations, Quality, and Planning to prevent material-related disruptions. The Supervisor translates site and corporate inventory control expectations into daily execution, coaching teams to meet performance, safety, quality, and compliance standards.

What will you do?

Leadership & People Supervision

• Supervise Receiving team members to ensure daily priorities, staffing, and execution are met.
• Verify attendance daily and ensure compliance with company attendance and labor policies.
• Lead start-of-shift and end-of-shift huddles to communicate:
  • Safety updates and concerns
  • Staffing gaps or attendance escalations
  • Inbound receipt status, shortages, and delays
  • Daily production readiness and material flow priorities
• Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and corrective action to reinforce performance and accountability.
• Support training and onboarding of new hires; ensure consistent execution of labeling, FIFO, and SAP processes.
• Partner with leadership and HR on performance issues, corrective actions, and staffing needs.
• Promote teamwork between Receiving and Rackside Kitting to reduce handoff errors and rework.

Operational & Technical Responsibilities

• Maintain visibility and control of material flow from inbound receipt → putaway → rackside staging → production line delivery.
• Ensure Receiving execution aligns with Rackside Kitting and production demand.
• Monitor and enforce accuracy of SAP transactions for receipts, putaway, bin movements, and kit staging.
• Identify and escalation material shortages, substitutions, or quality concerns in coordination with Inventory Control, Planning, Procurement, and Quality.
• Execute and sustain standardized work instructions and compliance with all VA/SOPs.
• Act as the first-level escalation point for material-related production risks.
• Ensure all material is received and delivered accurately and on time.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and visual controls necessary for safe and efficient operations.
• Be cross-trained and capable of performing Receiving and Rackside Kitting functions to support operations as needed.
• Responsible for identifying, resolving, and finding the root cause of discrepancies and other related inventory errors.
• Recommend changes that will eliminate or greatly reduce future inaccuracies from reoccurring.
• Be able to interface with all departmental supervisors, support functions, engineering, program management, and other pertinent functions within the plant operations.
• Be flexible enough to work overtime, assist in material handling functions, and fill in for other Inventory Control personnel as required and as specified by the Inventory Control Manager.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor daily execution and address gaps in real time.
• Identify process breakdowns and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cost-reduction efforts by eliminating waste, rework, and non-value-added activities.
• Communicate risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities to leadership.

How will you get here?

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of inventory control, receiving, and kitting operations in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Experience supervising frontline teams and driving daily execution.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and sense of urgency.
• Ability to communicate clearly with hourly associates, peers, and leadership.
• Proven ability to problem-solve in fast-paced operational environments.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Min 3 years of experience in inventory control, receiving, kitting, or warehouse operations.
• Must have computer skills including SAP and Excel.
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety, health, and environmental requirements.
• Comply with company security policies and internal procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Role Details:

• Shift: Thursday- Saturday and every other Wednesday
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• Rotation: Wednesday is a rotating day each week based on site scheduling needs
• Flexibility: Must be able to support extended hours, peak volume periods, and operational coverage as required