Job Description Job Responsibilities * Supervise and train a team of inventory associates, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and company procedures. * Oversee daily inventory activities, including receiving, storing, picking, and issuing materials to production lines. * Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventories, investigating discrepancies and implementing corrective actions. * Monitor inventory levels, identify potential shortages or overages, and communicate proactively with planning and procurement teams. * Operate and maintain material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) safely and efficiently. * Implement and maintain 5S principles within the inventory cell to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient workspace. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, quality, shipping) to optimize material flow and resolve inventory-related issues. * Ensure accurate data entry into the company's ERP system for all inventory transactions. * Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing efforts. Job Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's diploma in a related field preferred. * 3+ years of experience in inventory control or warehouse operations, with at least 1 year in a lead role. * Proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle). * Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to operate a forklift and other material handling equipment (certification preferred). * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). * Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly. * Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodology. Additional Job Description Ad-hoc task from Superior when necessary WE MAKE COMPUTERS THAT CAN SEE Cognex is the largest, most successful and most recognized global player in industrial machine vision. Using advanced optics, image sensors, and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image, then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. Companies use Cognex vision and ID in their manufacturing processes to improve product quality, guide assembly robots, and track items through each stage of production and distribution. Cognex is focused entirely on solving the toughest problems in industrial machine vision and ID, and we have sold more solutions in these areas than any other company in the world. More than a billion products are made each day using Cognex vision. The only thing smarter than our vision and ID systems are the people that stand behind them. One of them could be you!