Cycle Counter - Production Control (2nd Shift)

Description

The Cycle Counter is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and inventory audits at an automotive manufacturing facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy of materials used in a production environment by identifying discrepancies and contributing to corrective actions.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled cycle counts of materials in plant and off-site warehouses.
• Investigate inventory variances and reconcile discrepancies using ERP/MRP systems.
• Audit material locations on the production floor, warehouse, and quarantine areas.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records to support production planning and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with Material Handlers, Shipping & Receiving, Production Control, and Quality teams to resolve inventory issues.
• Maintain relationships and communicate with all relevant associates and management.      
• Support Production Control activities related to Engineering Changes, including inventory counting, quarantine and FIFO material, obsolete material disposition, and control of production break points.
• Escalate inventory issues that may impact production schedules or customer shipments to management.
• Assist in physical inventories and support preparation and execution of annual or quarterly full counts.
• Support activities with new model production ramp-up as well as end of life production ramp-down.
• Operate forklifts or other material handling equipment as needed (must be licensed or willing to certify).
• Other duties as assigned to support Production Control.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
•  Forklift certification preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• 1–3 years of inventory control or cycle counting experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
• Familiarity  with automotive supply chain practices such as Kanban, FIFO, and EDI.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; experience with barcode/RFID scanning tools a plus.
• Basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and follow standard work procedures with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods.