INVENTORY SUPERVISOR

United State Cold Storage Inc / USCS•Lebanon, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

USCS is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies seeking "best in service", facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are an employee-focused, equal opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team. This role involves overseeing the planning, development, and implementation of all inventory procedures and activities required to meet customer requirements, while working with the team to continually exceed USCS’ facility and company goals. The position also involves advising on employment-related decisions, prioritizing inventory tasks, determining overtime needs, participating in corrective action processes, and managing special projects.

Requirements

Warehouse operations
PC and computer applications (MS Excel, Word, etc)
Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.
Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
Lift overhead when required.
May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or standing, walking, using stairs, and lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
Stand and walk for extended periods.
Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
Attention to detail.
Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
Additional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and or special events.
Operate a registered motor vehicle as part of daily tasks.
Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.
Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
Participate in safety and educational training programs.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of college or a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Conduct training on and overseeing the planning, development and implementation of all inventory procedures and activities required to meet customer requirements, while working with the team to continually exceed USCS’ facility and company goals.
Advise on employment related decisions including but not limited to hiring, promoting, and/or terminations.
Prioritize various inventory tasks, customer requests, and allocate the necessary labor to fulfill those tasks.
Determine if overtime is necessary and seek additional approval from management as needed.
Participate in the corrective action process and address interpersonal issues as they arise while seeking guidance from upper management and HR when necessary.
Responsible for reviewing order selection and checking as check dictates.
Provide necessary training to their team members.
Manage special projects as assigned.
Responsible for the overall inventory accuracy of the facility including cycle count adjustments and updating the WMS system as necessary.
Approve timecards, assist with setting schedules, and approve time off requests.
Conduct performance reviews of their team.
Ensure and maintain good warehousing practices, food safety, customer SOPs, and inventory accuracy while remaining inspection ready.
Troubleshoot quantity discrepancies with supervisors and management.
Prepare inventory reports for customer and/or facility needs.
Supervise physical inventory or complete other product inventory when necessary.
Assign appropriate personnel to any customer investigation or requests as needed.
Monitor inventory accuracy and take corrective action by utilizing hold reports, lot audit reports, and inventory aging reports.
Investigate all over shorts, and damages and verify claims.
Oversee and supervise any inventory spot checks, cleanup of damaged product, disposal of exposed product, and returning good product into shippable inventory.
When necessary, be responsible for operating a variety of material handling equipment for the purpose of training new hires, moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise.
Supervise efficient product disposal and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with site management.