Job Title: Inventory and Quality Support Specialist

Reports To: Cost Accountant

Hours/Status: Full Time (40 Hours)

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00/hour

JOB SUMMARY 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant to support our Cost Accountant and Quality Assurance program at our bakery. This role will play a key part in supporting our MISys warehouse management system, maintaining accurate production and inventory records, supporting purchasing activities, and ensuring quality compliance. The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, and capable of working collaboratively across multiple departments.


SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Warehouse Management Support (MISys):

  • Assist the Cost Accountant with daily operations and data management in MISys.

  • Maintain accurate records of raw materials, production batches, and finished goods.

  • Reconcile inventory usage against production reports.

Quality Assurance & Documentation:

  • Maintain and reconcile daily production activity records.

  • Assist in ensuring that all products meet established quality standards and customer specifications.

  • Support document control efforts within the Quality Assurance team.

  • Communicate production updates, quality concerns, and process errors to the Management team in a timely manner.


Inventory & Purchasing Support:

  • Track materials used in production and notify Purchasing of supply needs.

  • Receive incoming deliveries, reconcile them against purchase orders, and complete required documentation for Purchasing.

  • Assist with inventory cycle counts and reconciliation as needed.

  • Assist with coordination of FIFO in raw materials, subassemblies, and finished goods.

Administrative Support:

  • Support supervisors in coordinating vacation schedules, and other routine administrative tasks.

  • Compile and organize data for department meetings and reporting.


Other Duties:

  • Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors or management.


QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

  • Associates degree preferred

  • 2 years of data entry or administrative experience in a plant environment, preferred.

  • PC skills including experience with Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel and Word) 

  • Strong decision making and problem-solving skills 

  • Excellent communication skills

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Demonstrates the following professional qualities in the work site: professional demeanor, attention to punctuality and attendance policies, reliability Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning the knowledge and skills required to perform the job

  • Demonstrates respect in all professional relationships

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Accurate and precise attention to detail

  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently; ability to meet deadlines

  • Ability to lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work involves exposure to various temperatures and equipment to include coolers, freezers, and ovens. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Special Touch Bakery is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to making employment decisions based on merit and value. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws regarding Equal Employment Opportunities, as well as all laws related to terms and conditions of employment. We desire to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Additionally, we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate those physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee, unless undue hardship would result for the Agency.