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Production Team Lead/Inventory Control

Buckhead North Carolina

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Job ID R175790 Date posted 10/23/2024

Employment Type Full time

Company name US1315 Buckhead Meat North Carolina (Division of Buckhead Meat Co)

Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Requirements Responsible for the storage and movement of materials and finished goods including: • Shipping and receiving. • Warehousing. • Order filling, picking, and packing. • Inventory control and records management. • • Maintain, develop, and implement procedures that ensure the highest levels of inventory accuracy and that FIFO methodologies are followed in order to minimize the amount of shrink incurred. • Ensure an accurate perpetual inventory by supporting the cycle counting process and identifying and resolving inventory item variances. • Review Overage, Shortage, and Damage Forms (OS&D Form) completed by receivers for completeness and accuracy. Approve OS&D Forms after verification of information for accuracy and completeness. Investigate root causes for OS&D incidents and develop corrective actions to avoid or minimize future cases. • Retrieve shelf life, product lot, product expiration data and review to ensure proper product rotation and selection is taking place in order to avoid obsolescence and minimize shrink. • Communicate detailed information for any potential loss of inventory (expiration, temp issues, etc.) to the CFO. Warehouse Operations to ensure timely action on volatile inventory.

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Maintain, develop, and implement procedures that ensure the highest levels of inventory accuracy and that FIFO methodologies are followed in order to minimize the amount of shrink incurred.

  • Ensure an accurate perpetual inventory by supporting the cycle counting process and identifying and resolving inventory item variances.
  • Review Overage, Shortage, and Damage Forms (OS&D Form) completed by receivers for completeness and accuracy.  Approve OS&D Forms after verification of information for accuracy and completeness.  Investigate root causes for OS&D incidents and develop corrective actions to avoid or minimize future cases.
  • Retrieve shelf life, product lot, product expiration data and review to ensure proper product rotation and selection is taking place in order to avoid obsolescence and minimize shrink.
  • Communicate detailed information for any potential loss of inventory (expiration, temp issues, etc.) to the CFO. Warehouse Operations to ensure timely action on volatile inventory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with other line supervisors and management to ensure appropriate work priorities are assigned and issues are efficiently communicated and addressed.
  • Assign crew members to specific duties to maximize efficiency for a department.
  • Ensure that the crew is working safely and efficiently as a team.
  • Correct anyone who is not following preferred work methods and/or is working in an unsafe manner, as well as ensure all hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) and other food safety guidelines are followed at all times.


QUALIFICATIONS
Education

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.


Experience

  • 2 years (extensive) produce knowledge or related industry.

Professional Skills

  • General understanding of processing procedures of a high volume warehouse/ production facility.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
  • Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.

Physical Demand

  • Able to manually move 25lbs. frequently and up to 50lbs. occasionally.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, push and pull.
  • Constant standing and walking for periods over eight hours.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
Most important decisions made fully independently:

  • Assign duties to crew members and efficiently direct workflow.
  • Ensure that crew is working safely, following all preferred work methods and food safety procedures and guidelines.

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):

  • Assigning work priorities to meet customer demands.

ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING
Supervisor Title

  • Supervisor/Manager

Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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