1st Shift Inventory Supervisor

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the accuracy, organization, and integrity of all inventory across NaturPak’s facilities. This position leads the daily inventory operations including receiving, storage, issuance, cycle counting, and reconciliation of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. The Inventory Supervisor works cross-functionally with production, purchasing, quality assurance, and warehouse teams to maintain traceability, support food safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement in inventory processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily inventory operations at both facilities, including receiving, storage, staging, and issuance of raw materials, packaging materials, ingredients, and finished goods.
• Supervise, train, and develop inventory team members; assign daily tasks and monitor performance to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute cycle counts and periodic physical inventories; investigate and resolve all count discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory accuracy within the ERP/WMS system; ensure all transactions are recorded correctly and in real time.
• Enforce FIFO/FEFO rotation protocols and ensure proper separation and labeling of released, held, and rejected materials at all times.
• Monitor inventory levels for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods; communicate shortages, overages, or slow-moving inventory to the appropriate teams.
• Partner with production and purchasing to align material availability with the production schedule and prevent delays.
• Lead root cause analysis for inventory variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure all inventory areas meet GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards; maintain clean, organized, and compliant storage environments.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections by providing accurate inventory records and traceability documentation.
• Generate and distribute inventory reports, KPIs, and variance summaries to management on a regular basis.
• Continuously evaluate inventory processes and recommend improvements to increase accuracy, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of inventory or warehouse experience in a food manufacturing or regulated production environment.
• At least 1–2 years of supervisory or team lead experience required.
• Proficiency with ERP or WMS systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Fishbowl, or similar); strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of FIFO/FEFO, lot traceability, and food safety principles (GMP, HACCP).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and drive corrective action.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work across multiple departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting production priorities.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving throughout warehouse and production areas.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Must be able to work in varying temperature environments, including refrigerated and ambient storage areas.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety shoes, hairnet, and gloves.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced food manufacturing environment across two facilities.
• Frequent collaboration with production, QA, purchasing, and warehouse teams.
• Strict adherence to GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards is required at all times.
• Schedule may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on production and inventory needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a growing organization.

All employees are responsible for following all safety procedures, GMPs, and food safety requirements.

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