Inventory Control and Quality Assurance Supervisor
VGM Group, Inc. · Phoenix, AZ · 1 mo ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 headings for sections present: About the role? The posting includes a description: "VGM Fulfillment is a national leader...". That's about the company. Could be "About the role" or "About the company". The instruction: use h3 for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have:
- Job Purpose Summary (maybe "About the role"): includes description of role responsibilities. Could map to "About the role". We'll include a
About the role
with paragraph(s) summarizing purpose. - Key Responsibilities: we have bullet list (but not bullet in text). We'll create- for each responsibility.
- Team Leadership: part of responsibilities but could be separate section "Team Leadership". However we could combine under Responsibilities. The instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills (maybe combine key qualifications), Physical Requirements (maybe under Requirements). Benefits, Pay, Schedule: we have Work Hours Classification: Full-Time, M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm+. That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section. Benefits: not mentioned besides employee-owned? Not explicit benefits. So we skip Benefits. Pay: not mentioned. So skip Pay.
Qualifications: we have Key Qualifications list (abilities). Also Education: High school diploma or GED. So we can have Qualifications section with those.
Physical Requirements: we have Physical Requirements list. Could be under Requirements or separate. Since we have a Qualifications section, we could add a Requirements section for physical requirements. Or combine under Qualifications? Better separate: Requirements (physical). But instruction: use headings like Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can have Requirements for physical requirements. Qualifications for abilities/education. Skills maybe not needed.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Schedule.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc.
We need to preserve all substantive information. Must not invent or summarize away detail. Must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. At end there is EEO statement; we must drop that. Also "Learn More About VGM Group, Inc." paragraph is maybe company info but not boilerplate? It's substantive about company; could be part of About the role? Might be considered company overview; but we already have About the role includes company description? The initial paragraph about VGM Fulfillment is company overview. The later "Learn More About VGM Group, Inc." is also company overview; could be considered duplicate. We should keep only one description; but we must preserve all substantive information; we can combine but not duplicate. We'll include the initial paragraph as About the role (company + role purpose). The later paragraph about VGM Group is similar; we could incorporate but risk duplication. Safer to keep the initial description and maybe omit the later duplicate as it's repetitive. However instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. If we drop the later paragraph, we lose some info (like employee-owned, headquarters, number of employees, top workplace). That is substantive. So we need to include that info somewhere, maybe in About the role section as additional paragraph.
Thus About the role will include both the initial description and the later "Learn More About VGM Group, Inc." paragraph (excluding the "Learn More About VGM Group, Inc." heading maybe). We'll keep the content.
Now Responsibilities: need to extract bullet points from "Key Responsibilities" and also maybe from "Team Leadership Responsibilities". We'll combine all responsibilities into one list.
Let's list responsibilities from text:
Under "Key Responsibilities":
- Inventory and Quality Management
- Oversee warehouse inventory levels and organization
- Oversee warehouse quality controls and standards while managing quality stations within the warehouse
- Ensure efficient inventory management and accurate quality of the movement of inventory
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate inventory records in the system
- Ensure inventory levels are sufficient for stocking shelves while striving for lean efficiencies
- Coordinate cycle counts
- Collaborate with supply chain and other cross-functional teams to ensure inventory accuracy and tracking
- Assist in implementing process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency
- Generate and analyze inventory reports to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Assist with the creation of standard operating procedures for inventory management and maintain documentation accordingly
- Warehouse Operations
- Oversee and execute daily production, shift, and departmental goals and tasks as defined by the site manager
- Allocate resources and labor as needed to meet goals
- Maintain thorough understanding of standard operating procedures and ensure ability to answer any questions relating to standard procedures
- Conduct regular safety inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards and complete all necessary documentation; ensure the appropriate corrective action is taken
- Responsible for implementation of health and safety, security, and compliance initiatives, practices and behaviors and adherence to company policies and procedures
- Operate material handling devices like forklifts, follow safety procedures, maintain precise records of all product movements, and implement quality control measures
- Maintain a clear and organized work environment to prevent accidents and injuries by ensuring all work areas are kept tidy and free of hazards by regularly cleaning and organizing tools, equipment, and materials
- Maintain compliance, safety, and quality standards by ensuring strict adherence to company policies and procedures
- Maintain a thorough understanding of standard operating procedures and answer any questions relating to the procedures
- Act as a main point of contact for site safety initiatives and, in partnership with site manager, assist with safety inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards and complete all necessary documentation
- Team Leadership Responsibilities
- Responsible for leading and developing assigned team members, inclusive of completing annual reviews, weekly timecards, and any time off requests
- Develop team members through consistent feedback, performance managing as needed and in collaboration with manager and HR
- Provide direct and indirect supervision of employees
- Lead by example in following safety protocols and encouraging reporting of safety concerns
- Train employees on operational, inventory, and quality standards, procedures, and protocols
- Communicate regularly with and report on team performance to leadership
- Set a positive example through personal attendance and time management
- Be willing and adapt to change to support business objectives
- Embody the VGM Power of One Principles
- Be available to adjust schedule as needed to provide adequate support to the business
- Work cooperatively in a team environment to achieve business goals and growth opportunities
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Also earlier in description: "The Inventory Control and Quality Assurance Supervisor (ICQA Supervisor) role is responsible for the leadership and management of warehouse staff while also overseeing inventory management, quality standards, and operations within the warehouse." That's covered.
Now Qualifications / Skills:
Key Qualifications list:
- Ability to consistently communicate with other VGMF and VGM Group personnel in person and via Microsoft Office 365 products
- Ability to enforce and uphold VGM policies and procedures
- Ability to develop, influence, and coach direct and indirect reports
- Ability to multitask and prioritize key warehouse initiatives
- Ability to delegate, follow up, and hold themselves and others accountable
- Ability to understand and speak to departmental KPIs
- Ability and willingness to work overtime
- Demonstrate exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Education: High School diploma or GED
We could treat these as Qualifications.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility 75% of the workday
- Ability to lift, push, and slide product and equipment typically weighing up to 15lbs, and some weighing up to 30lbs
- Ability to react quickly and move quickly to various locations throughout the building as needed by the operation
- At least 50% of daily time dedicated to being “on the floor” available to assist associates and other personnel
- Strict adherence to all physical safety standards
- Visual abilities to include reading, distance vision and peripheral vision
Schedule:
- Work Hours Classification: Full-Time, M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm+
Now we need to output HTML fragment only.
We'll structure:
About the role
... combined description ...
Responsibilities
- ... each responsibility ...
Requirements
- ... physical requirements ...
Qualifications
- ... abilities ...
- Education: High School diploma or GED
Schedule
Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm (with possible overtime)
We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. Also remove duplicated lines like "Learn More About VGM Group, Inc." heading; we keep content. Now craft the About the role paragraph. Combine: "VGM Fulfillment is a national leader in CPAP machine and resupply order fulfillment. As an employee-owned company, every person at VGM has a personal stake in seeing business succeed. We do this by taking responsibility from our customers for the key operations of order fulfillment: picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management. Our network of fulfillment centers is strategically located throughout the United States providing coverage to all 50 states. This role needs to be present onsite at our warehouse location in Waterloo, IA. The Inventory Control and Quality Assurance Supervisor (ICQA Supervisor) role is responsible for the leadership and management of warehouse staff while also overseeing inventory management, quality standards, and operations within the warehouse. As supervisor, it is important that you have an expert understanding and knowledge of all outbound, inbound, inventory, and quality activities affecting the business and its operations. This role is accountable to the inventory and site manager and is responsible for departmental and shift applicable key performance indicators [KPIs]. As a team leader and expert in operational standards, the supervisor is expected to be available to assist the team whenever possible or necessary. The ability to effectively lead a team is imperative to success as supervisor. At VGM Group, we are 100% employee owned. Headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, VGM is a 100% employee-owned company providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include group purchasing, commercial insurance, management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases, healthcare distribution direct to patient homes, specialty consulting, online education, digital, print, and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1,700 people across 40 states and Canada, with more than 1,100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves." We need to ensure we didn't repeat "Learn More About VGM Group, Inc." heading; we omitted it. Now Responsibilities list: need to include each bullet as separate - . Ensure we don't miss any. Let's enumerate all responsibilities from above. I'll create list: - Oversee warehouse inventory levels and organization - Oversee warehouse quality controls and standards while managing quality stations within the warehouse - Ensure efficient inventory management and accurate quality of the movement of inventory - Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate inventory records in the system - Ensure inventory levels are sufficient for stocking shelves while striving for lean efficiencies - Coordinate cycle counts - Collaborate with supply chain and other cross-functional teams to ensure inventory accuracy and tracking - Assist in implementing process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency - Generate and analyze inventory reports to identify trends and areas for improvement - Assist with the creation of standard operating