Inventory Lead

Under the direction of the department Supervisor, the Inventory Lead coordinates activities and assigns specific tasks to a group of associates in a designated area in order to achieve production goals and maximize productivity.

• Oversee the effective and efficient completion of shift duties in all areas assigned by the Supervisor.
• Partners with other departments to ensure efficient flow of material.
• Provides verbal coaching to associates to address operational performance issues.
• Reports all operational and behavioral challenges to Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Able to access, interpret and accurately apply all systems reporting information related to the work area.
• Provide training to Inventory associates in areas such as SOP's, job specific procedures, and filling out required documentation correctly. Ensure compliance to SOP's, Housekeeping, and all other FE policies.
• Maintain a safe work environment by training personnel on safety issues, conducting safety huddles, completing safety accident and/or incident reports, and recognizing and correcting unsafe conditions or acts. Continuously maintain a clean work environment.
• Ensure employees are taking their scheduled breaks/lunches and finishing their shift on time.
• Ensure accurate and timely posting and counts of all warehouses on a daily basis.
• Coordinate essential warehouse duties such as accurate cycle counting, ensuring all voice shorts are cleared and acknowledged, and high value items are verified each day.
• Ability to coach, train, and lead work teams to achieve performance as it relates to specialization to Inventory practices, warehouse posting, and detailed research on high variances.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and practices.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy; report inventory levels to prevent shortages and excessive surplus.
• Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment.
• Strive for fast continuous improvement