Lead- Inventory Control
About The Position
The Inventory Control Lead coordinates and leads inventory activities at a food manufacturing plant. The role monitors inventory accuracy, cycle-count compliance, and variance-reduction performance; reports progress and recommends corrective actions; and works with Production, QA, Purchasing, Receiving, and Warehouse teams to resolve inventory issues and improve processes. The lead also supports team training and development and contributes to hiring and performance-review decisions. The position is based in a production facility and works across office and warehouse environments. Conditions may be wet or dry, with temperatures ranging from 25°F to 110°F. The work involves repetitive lifting, kneeling, bending, and prolonged walking and standing. Flexible scheduling, overtime, and evening or weekend work may be required based on production and business needs.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of inventory experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic PC skills and 10-key skills.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English and be understood.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on production demand.
- Ability to perform repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 35 lbs.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
Nice To Haves
- Food industry experience.
- English/Spanish bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring KPIs for inventory accuracy, cycle-count compliance, and variance reduction.
- Report progress to management and propose corrective actions.
- Report production scanning issues to supervisors and assist with training.
- Report receiving scanning issues to supervisors and assist with training.
- Coordinate raw material substitutions and changes with Receiving and Inventory.
- Ensure accurate transactions and timely communication.
- Lead projects to reduce inventory losses and improve reconciliation processes.
- Collaborate with Production, QA, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
- Mentor team members to support career progression.
- Analyze trends in inventory variances, negative balances, and hold items; present findings in daily meetings and recommend process improvements.
- Participate in interviews and make hiring recommendations.
- Contribute to annual performance reviews and recommend pay increases and disciplinary actions.
- Attend and participate in supervisory meetings.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
