Inventory Supervisor

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for analyzing and improving inventory transaction processes, such as receipt, product transfer to production, and supporting all facets of the logistics department. The Supervisor will directly support business success by managing all facets of inventory accounting. Duties include, but are not limited to, managing gatekeepers, inventory clerks, setting work schedules, assigning tasks to associates, investigating issues and communicating with internal departments.

Schedule: Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures an accurate and timely inventory of raw ingredients, packaging, and finished goods on a frequent basis (i.e., daily, weekly).
• Complete and analyze performance measurements such as inventory accuracy, packaging shrink (MUV), PECO Pallets, overhead expenditures, and daily Workday for hourly associates. Must constantly look for ways to improve a process to reduce lead-time and eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Thorough understanding of all policies and procedures related to inventory control and assure employee compliance with Department and Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain safe work environment by assuring employees are trained on all safety issues, completing safety accident and/or incident reports in a timely manner and recognizing and correcting unsafe conditions or behavior.
• SARBANES OXLEY RELATED CONTROLS: verify that reconciliation processes for Inventory and Gatekeeping in all plants are complying.
• Ensuring successful execution of a closed process to support financial reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A highly motivated person who can multi-task in a fast-changing environment.
• Must be detail oriented and comprehend which issues to prioritize/monitor.
• Must have strong leadership, training, cost accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the understanding of process improvement.
• Computer proficiency in Windows and MS Office.
• Capable of working in a cold (34 degrees F) and wet environment and willing to work weekends.
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively function within diversified teams.
• Must be able to set a priority on customer satisfaction and possess a sense of urgency.
• Must have coaching, developing and mentoring skills.

Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Experience with Process Improvement methodology
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Polish)
• Computer skills: Access, Workday, and AS400
• Bachelor's Degree a plus
• 1-3 years' experience in Operations Management, Logistics, or Inventory Control
• 2-3 years' experience in a food processing and packaging environment preferred
• Forklift experience.

Working Conditions:

General business office environment with open work areas

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.