3rd Shift Lead Inventory Control Specialist

Mom's Meals•North Jackson, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for inventory accuracy in the facility. This hands-on role involves spending approximately 50% of a typical day physically counting inventory, ensuring proper FEFO and lot-code tracking, and assisting with operational issues. The remaining time is spent researching root causes, reviewing Inventory Specialists’ findings, and proposing and implementing permanent corrective actions with supervisory and management staff. The position is located at 134 S Bailey Road, North Jackson, OH 44451, and pays $20.25 per hour, including shift differential. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check, where permitted by law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of cycle count or inventory coordination experience.
Prior cross-functional team-building experience or experience participating in cross-functional team meetings.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively across functions.
Proficiency in Excel and ability to develop clear, concise spreadsheets and reports.
Must obtain lift certification within 30 days of starting.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and working in variable temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent experience.
Experience in a production environment.
Experience in a food production environment.

Responsibilities

Physically count inventory items using appropriate processes and forms.
Build and use reports to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Reconcile and resolve records from second inventory counts.
Update the ERP/WMS system with count results and other items that affect inventory integrity.
Maintain and report KPIs related to first-pass accuracy.
Ensure Inventory Control Specialists complete Root Cause Reports.
Manage the team effectively to maintain the goal of 100% inventory accuracy.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline and simplify product flow and associated system scans.
Set up and drive cross-functional corrective action plans to eliminate identified root causes and support the change process.
Research root causes, review Inventory Specialists’ findings, and propose and implement permanent corrective actions with supervisory and management staff.