Materials Cycle Counter - 1st Shift

nVent • Anoka, MN

11d • $15 - $28

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: To execute cycle count process within assigned areas in support of company inventory accuracy initiatives. Lead and or support efforts to continuously improve inventory accuracy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• 1-3 years performance in production or materials
• Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, JD Edwards and the Internet
• Knowledge of material flow processes.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written communications.
• Ability to identify and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities.
• Ability to operator waves and Joey’s
• Comfortability with heights
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
• Ability to function in a high stress, high pressure environment, with a positive attitude.
• Ability to solve ambiguous problems with unique solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cycle counts, thorough investigation and reconciliation of inventory variances, and post cycle counts.
• Determine root cause issues for inventory discrepancies and communicate / participate in corrective actions.
• Coordinate and communicate with other shifts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Responsible for monitoring progress towards weekly / monthly count requirements and proactively communicate with leadership to ensure goals are met.
• Participates actively as a team member through lean activities / continuous improvement processes to improve inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate inventory audits with finance / auditors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees