Team Leader Inventory

Title: Team Leader Inventory

               

Location: American Falls, ID

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-259430

               

Time Type: Full time

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

               

Manages all activities related to inventory management in the facility. Coordinates the research & reconciliation functions across the site. Drives root-cause analysis on inventory discrepancies, communicates findings and implements new processes & procedures to mitigate in the future. Conducts periodic audits to challenge the process & identifies processes that make the site more proactive.

Job Description

• Supervisory responsibility for Inventory Coordinator team.
• Count and maintain all inventory locations.
• Deep dive and root cause inventory discrepancies.
• Lead and drive year end physical inventory counts.
• Report inventory accuracy numbers.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain inventory paperwork in an organized fashion.
• Participates in establishing work schedules. Ensures that the schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
• Implement / Maintain Warehouse management system and ensure the optimal utilization of space.
• Lead Continuous Improvement program and culture to the Warehouse team (Lean Supply Chain, etc.).
• Use various special reports and queries to help better manage business and measure performance.
• Apply sound communication and motivational techniques and create programs to supervise, counsel, and discipline direct reports.
• Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure the integrity of the inventory and oversee physical inventories.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Required: High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Inventory, Distribution or related field.
• 2 years' leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in Food Distribution preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data facts.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical information in mathematical and/or narrative form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management skills and flexibility.

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature
• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 12 hours per workday to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies 
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or around the equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.
• Ability to operate work related equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.