Inventory Control Lead - 1st Shift

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Urbancrest, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NSG Group/Pilkington North America is seeking an Inventory Control Lead for the 1st shift. Since becoming part of the Nippon Sheet Glass Group (NSG) in June of 2006, NSG Group is one of the world's largest glassmakers, manufactures, and distributes automotive and flat glass for the automotive and building industries. This role assists the inventory & support manager and inventory supervisor with the daily operations of the inventory department, handles shift communications, and may run the shift in the absence of the supervisor. The lead will also complete safety and incident investigation/reporting, request necessary supplies or tools, and assist with training temporary and full-time employees on inventory processes. They will act as a communications liaison between shift employees and the shift supervisor, attend off-shift meetings and training, and monitor cycle count progress daily to ensure timely completion. The role also involves managing emails and meetings, maintaining Opti Aim processes and inventory, managing the inbound damages inspection process, maintaining the open pick damages disposal process, and managing the transient location management process. Additionally, the lead will ensure proper SAP inventory adjustment codes are utilized, investigate lost items, document, and attempt recovery, complete biweekly accessories perishable reports, and various other assigned reports and duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Intermediate Microsoft Office software skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Excellent attendance record
Ability to exercise independent judgment in the direction of the activities of the shift
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, conflict resolution, and teamwork skills
Knowledge of physical attributes of glass parts
Demonstrated advanced SAP knowledge
Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
Demonstrated advanced working knowledge of departmental safety, quality and operational procedures
Prior Materials Handling Equipment experience (platform order picker, forklift, reach truck, etc.) and basic hand tools knowledge; must obtain and maintain appropriate certifications
Without assistance, must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing 35-45 pounds on average and up to 70 pounds on a frequent/daily basis
Able to work at heights of up to 30 feet
Must be able to work in temperatures similar to outdoors within the Central Ohio region
Excellent driving record and valid driver’s license in accordance with Pilkington-AGR’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
Proficient in the English language (verbal and written)
Good customer/vendor relations and communication skills (verbal and written)
Able to work both independently and as a team member

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with leading a team
Prior experience working with inventory control processes
2-3 years recent Materials Handling Equipment experience
Advanced Microsoft Office software skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Responsibilities

Assist inventory & support manager and inventory supervisor with daily operation of the inventory department
Assign employees to job tasks
Handle shift communications as needed
Run shift in the absence of the supervisor as needed
Complete safety and incident investigation/reporting as needed
Request supplies or tools needed to complete duties as necessary
Assist with training of temporary and full-time employees on inventory processes
Act as communications liaison between shift employees and shift supervisor
Attend off-shift meetings and training as needed
Monitor cycle count progress daily to ensure timely completion biannually per audit requirement
Ensure proper filing, organization, and retention of all physical cycle count documents per audit requirement
Manage emails and meetings
Maintain Opti Aim processes and inventory including monthly cycle count of all Opti Aim storage bins
Maintain inbound damages inspection process to ensure reimbursement including weekly SharePoint audit
Maintain open pick damages disposal process
Maintain transient location management process
Ensure proper SAP inventory adjustment codes are utilized
Investigate lost items, document, and attempt recovery
Complete biweekly accessories perishable report
Complete various reports as assigned
Complete other duties as assigned