Manager I- Inventory Control

McCall Farms Inc•Effingham, SC

About The Position

The Manager I-Inventory Control oversees inventory control at the McCall Farms plant and distribution center. The role directly supervises approximately 15–60 employees, including forklift operators, cycle counters, clerks, and supervisors, across multiple shifts. It is responsible for creating, tracking, and maintaining accurate raw-material and finished-goods inventory, and for planning, assigning, and directing work so the team can meet expectations safely and effectively. The manager reconciles production receipts with production work-order entries; monitors aging inventory and FIFO, lot traceability, donations, replenishment, put-away, and cycle counting; reviews inventory transactions and adjustments to identify root causes; and oversees inventory-control SOPs, reports, safety training, audits, and continuous-improvement and cost-reduction projects. The position coordinates with second- and third-shift leads and works closely with Shipping, management, and outside auditors. It also coaches and develops employees, monitors performance and staffing, and supports department budgets. The role is primarily on first shift, with stated hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Flexible hours may include weekends, and the manager must be reachable by phone 24/7 for emergencies. Work is performed in a distribution-center and plant environment with forklift traffic and requirements to follow company safety, GMP, USDA, QA, HACCP, and sanitation policies. The position maintains required reports and paperwork, including attendance, production receipts, replenishment, and aged-inventory reports.

Requirements

Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a distribution or shipping environment with inventory-control responsibilities and experience leading associates across multiple shifts.
Must be able to work flexible hours, which may include Saturdays and Sundays, and be available by phone 24/7 for emergencies.
Ability to lift 20–40 pounds; a two-person lift is suggested for anything heavier.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, excellent documentation skills, and high attention to detail.
Business computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database software; strong Excel and ERP skills, with advanced Excel skills required as an additional performance expectation/preferred capability.
Working knowledge of Mobe3 and ability to troubleshoot WMS and Sage issues as an internal resource.
Ability to work independently on projects and routine activities, meet deadlines under pressure with limited supervision, and prioritize amid changing and conflicting requests.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and foster teamwork.
Ability to review reports and documentation for accuracy and logic.
Ability to supervise hourly, clerical, and supervisory associates; set objectives, assign responsibilities, prepare schedules, and coach employees.
Ability to adapt to changes, maintain positive work ethics and attendance, and follow company attendance and punctuality policy.
Experience working with outside auditors.
Must follow company safety, GMP, USDA, QA, HACCP, sanitation, and other company policies and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Advanced Excel skills preferred.
Forklift certification suggested.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise and develop approximately 15–60 forklift operators, cycle counters, clerks, and supervisors across multiple shifts.
Plan, assign, and direct team work; set objectives, organize workflows and schedules, coach employees, and monitor performance.
Maintain accurate raw-material and finished-goods inventory at the plant and distribution center.
Reconcile production receipts against production work-order entries and review the daily Mobe3 reconciliation report, correcting inventory as required.
Monitor FIFO, aged and slow-moving inventory, lot traceability, product donations, put-away, replenishment, and cycle-count accuracy.
Review inventory transactions and adjustments, investigate order-pick errors, and identify root causes and improvements to inventory accuracy.
Design, manage, and review inventory-control SOPs and Mobe3 functions; identify opportunities to improve replenishment cost, time, and performance.
Manage finished-goods and ingredient lot trace, holds and releases, stock rotation, receiving, storage, and segregation procedures.
Track monthly safety training, enforce safety policies, maintain a clean and safe work environment, ensure appropriate safety-vest use, and arrange regular equipment maintenance.
Conduct accident investigations and complete required documentation; report unsafe conditions or acts to management.
Maintain required reports and paperwork, including daily attendance, work-order production receipts, replenishment, and aged-inventory reports.
Submit performance and progress metrics, review documentation for accuracy, and present performance data and improvement proposals to management.
Conduct performance reviews and administer discipline as needed; train new employees on put-away and replenishment using Mobe3.
Monitor staffing and overtime against department budgets and assist with annual headcount and department-needs budgets.
Work with Shipping to ensure order-picking and loading procedures are followed.
Perform internal trace investigations for quality and financial issues and work with outside auditors.
Complete yearly cost-reduction and ongoing continuous-improvement projects.
Perform other assigned duties and collateral work, including assignments in other work areas after or during cross-training.