The Warehouse Inventory Specialist will assist with inventory management functions within the manufacturing execution system and enterprise resource planning system, including coordination of cycle counts and the investigation and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies.

The Holdrege, NE plant runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, producing 2.3 billion medical devices annually. We employ approximately 450 people across all operations. 

The shift for this role is:  C Shift, 6:20am -6:30pm rotating days

This role involves monitoring inventory management and manufacturing execution systems, ensuring inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and regular analysis. You will identify and correct inventory discrepancies, shortages, and obsoletion to optimize efficiency and cost control. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Investigate issues related to production work orders, inventory reconciliation, and system failures. 
• Coordinate and supervise monthly cycle counts. 
• Monitor and resolve multi-system discrepancies to maintain balanced inventories. 
• Address system failures to reduce material usage variances and demonstrate cost savings. 
• Understand subcontract and finished good shipping processes. 
• Supervise adjustment transactions to ensure policy compliance. 
• Assist with bi-weekly orientations and training. 
• Review production work orders for yield quantities and material consumption. 
• Follow quality processes for non-conforming products. 
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies. 
• Train and mentor production employees on reporting guidelines. 
• Collaborate with operations, warehouse, finance, and scheduling personnel. 
• Assist with new product identification and proper accounting. 
• Maintain accurate inventory systems for parts, supplies, and tools. 
• Participate in inventory reduction efforts and continuous improvement activities. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Knowledge of material and product flow, quality and inspection procedures, and warehouse procedures. 
• Ability to read, write, and speak English. 
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. 
• Ability to troubleshoot minor machine problems. 
• Understanding of vibratory feed systems, cam motions, indexes, transmissions, and fluid logic control for general repairs. 

About You:  

• You are able to maintain a productive work environment through effective communication with team members. 
• Have regular, punctual attendance. 
• You are self-motivated with good planning, prioritization, and organizational skills. 
• Display strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.