Quality & Inventory Lead

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC; McCook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC is seeking a detail‑oriented Inventory Auditor to oversee weekly inventory counts, spot and quality audits, and related documentation. The role requires coordinating with Warehouse Supervisors and leading audit personnel to ensure accurate counts and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in inventory control, strong communication skills, and the ability to work on-site in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ years of related work experience.
• 6+ years of industry-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and publish weekly inventory count, spot audit, and quality audit schedules.
• Coordinate schedules with Warehouse Supervisors daily to assign resources.
• Direct and lead personnel; provide daily written and electronic audit analyses.
• Spot audit activities: unloading, receiving, checking, locating, packing, shipping; document results in Excel.
• Identify trends or processes needing corrective action with supervisors.
• Read and respond to emails promptly.
• On-site presence required at the assigned location.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Audit skills

Teamwork

Excel

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establishes and publishes weekly inventory count, spot audit, and quality audit schedules.
• Communicates and coordinates inventory count, spot audit, and quality audit schedules with Warehouse Supervisors daily – so that supervisors can assign necessary product, equipment, and human resources needed to complete schedule.
• Directs and leads the work of any personnel assigned to the quality audits and/or inventory counts by the Warehouse Supervisors Provides daily written and electronic copies of analysis and statistics of inventory count and quality audits results.
• Spot audit unloading, receiving, checking, locating, packing, and shipping personnel for all accounts and documents the results in an Excel spreadsheet.
• Interacts with supervisors and leads to identify trends, processes, or people that require corrective action.
• Read and respond to all emails in a timely fashion.
• Job requires presence on-site at the assigned work location.
• Other duties as assigned

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand or sit for long periods of time
• Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch and frequently required to climb or balance
• Regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds by hand
• Regular attendance and punctuality as well as presence on-site at the assigned work location is required

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have excellent audit skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Must have the ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented environment
• Strong skills in word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Working knowledge of inventory quality control requirements, and industry standards.
• Must be highly organized and pay close attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 6 or more years of related work experience.
• 6 or more years of industry related experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Professional certification may be required in some areas

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.