Inventory Control Lead – Food Manufacturing

Location: Pedricktown, NJ (On-Site)
Pay: $25–$31 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Food Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Inventory Management

Job Summary

A growing organic food manufacturing company is hiring an Inventory Control Lead to manage inventory accuracy across raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods. This role supports production planning, warehouse operations, and inventory controls in a regulated food manufacturing environment.

The Inventory Control Lead works closely with production, procurement, logistics, quality, and cost accounting teams to ensure accurate inventory, strong FIFO compliance, and on-time customer fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Manufacturing Support

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

• Review daily production work orders and confirm material usage, yields, and scanning accuracy

• Investigate inventory variances and resolve root causes

• Lead cycle counts and support physical inventory audits

Warehouse Operations

• Enforce FIFO, lot traceability, organic segregation, and labeling standards

• Maintain inventory accuracy across coolers, freezers, staging, and finished goods areas

• Support warehouse layout, pick paths, and material flow improvements

ERP, Data & Reporting

• Execute inventory transactions including usage, transfers, and adjustments

• Maintain item masters, BOMs, routings, and location data

• Generate reports on yields, scrap, variances, and key inventory KPIs

Month-End & Cost Accounting Support

• Complete month-end inventory reconciliations

• Support cost accounting with yield analysis and BOM accuracy

• Assist with internal, customer, and regulatory audits (USDA, Organic, SQF)

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead and support inventory staff

• Train teams on SOPs, scanning, and inventory accuracy

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of inventory control, supply chain, or manufacturing experience

• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Salesforce or similar)

• Strong Excel skills and analytical ability

• Knowledge of inventory best practices, FIFO, and production workflows

• Ability to work in cold or refrigerated environments

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay

• Health benefits

• Paid time off

• Stable, growing manufacturing environment

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site role in Pedricktown, NJ

• Work in production, warehouse, cooler, and freezer environments

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Mark Tumada