Shift Lead (47044)

Intelligent Foods • Westampton Township, NJ

27d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Lead is responsible for the implementation, execution of food safety and quality assurance functions as assigned by the department head and supervisor(s), in support of our commitment to our customers and of our Mission Statement. The lead will provide direction to a team of 15-20 employees in a production environment. The Inventory lead works closely with the warehouse, production, procurement and quality teams to optimize inventory processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. All Intelligent Foods employees are also required to adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food handling procedures, quality control, and all safety procedures and policies in our distribution centers.
We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals to fill our Shift Lead role at our food manufacturing facility located at 90 Stemmers Lane, Westampton, NJ 08060.
What will you be doing:
In alignment with the management team, the Inventory Lead will provide hands-on leadership and oversight of inventory operations in a dynamic work environment, encompassing the following processes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3 + years of related experience of Inventory Control or Warehouse Experience in Food Manufacturing.
• 1 + year of supervisory experience or lead experience preferred.
• Forklift Experience Required.
• Able to work with ERP preferable with NAV
• Ability to communicate duties, tasks, policies and procedures to the team members through trainings and informal meetings
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload, read and follow written and/or verbal instructions accurately in English
• Intermediate computer skills and math skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a variety of shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work independently and or in a group setting, with minimal supervision, in group settings, be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment (-9º-42º Fahrenheit) for 8 or more hours and in some instances, in a dark environment. This includes executing assigned tasks in the freezer as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory balances by executing proper storage, First Expired First Out (“FEFO”), movement, consumption, output, and counting processes.
• Complete accurate inventory count sheets and inventory adjustments
• Key appropriate inventory adjustments to add, modify, and/or consume inventory in the Navision ERP system (“NAV”) to ensure ongoing accuracy.
• Transact systematically in NAV with Radio Frequency Identification (“RFID”) scanner and/or Computer.
• Ensure that consumptions and outputs are accurate based on job card requirements and/or planning’s requirements (may vary based on material availability).
• Effectively communicate via email with the Supervisory and Management team.
• Understand food safety requirements (allergen control & cross contamination) and handle materials accordingly.
• Perform accurate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts as directed by the supervisor, and as scheduled to investigate and/or correct inventory discrepancies.
• Perform item set up procedures in a timely manner.
• Reconcile physical and system records for operations and procurement team.
• Perform location and product verification tasks as required.
• Monitor and react to issues with defective materials to ensure the proper actions are taken to prevent quality issues.
• Research in NAV on discrepancies or transactions and update Inventory adjustments after verifying discrepancies.
• Assist in inventory month end counts accurately and run cycle count programs.
• Manage and maintain inventory levels.
• Drive safety awareness such as ensuring formal risk assessments are conducted, hazards are closed, and incidents are investigated and communicated.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following, and enforcing standards, reporting any hazardous conditions to Supervisor/safety team members.
• Help implement and enforce new processes put in place by the management team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• HSA and FSA account options
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• 401(K) with a match
• Paid Holiday and additional 2 Floating Holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Access to our weekly internal Farmer's Market, where you can take home free quality produce and pantry items.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED