Inventory and Quality Lead

Job Description

Salary Range: $42,000 to $45,000 per year

Benefit Eligible: Yes, includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision) along with paid time off and a 401(k) with company match

Location: Onsite in Columbus, OH.

Classification: Salaried Non-exempt, Regular Full-time

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

The Company

Paleovalley is a modern health-conscious snack and supplement company. We are committed to making delicious, high-quality products that do not cut corners. We source from certified organic farmers using regenerative agricultural practices. Our goal is to support our customers with better alternatives to the health-damaging junk foods and synthetic supplements lining the grocery store shelves.

Wild Pastures, our sister company, is on a mission to transform the meat industry. We deliver 100% grass fed, pasture-raised, environmentally-regenerative beef, chicken and pork and sustainably caught, wild seafood directly to our customers’ doors. We have incredibly high standards for our meat – all being raised in the USA by small-scale family farmers on lush pastures free from human-caused chemicals.

The Hiring Process

Our hiring team will review your experience to determine if it matches our needs. We review as many applications as we can using human review, not resume parsers or AI. We have implemented a “No Ghosting” policy where we strive to provide a response to as many candidates as we can, especially for those that take the time to interview with us. Due to high volume, we can’t always provide feedback on applications. Emails from us will come from either paleovalley.com or applytojob.com, so please whitelist those domains or check your spam folder to make sure you don’t miss communications.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Inventory and Quality Lead to oversee inventory control and ensure product quality standards are consistently met. This dual-role position is critical to ensure our materials and finished goods are accurately tracked, stored efficiently, and comply with internal and external quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, experience with inventory and quality systems, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in both areas.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Inventory Management:

Oversee daily inventory operations including receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking materials and products.

Implement and maintain accurate inventory control procedures (e.g. FIFO, cycle counts, physical inventory).

Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with procurement to prevent shortages or overstocking.

Maintain inventory management systems (ERP/WMS) and generate regular reports.

Coordinate with production, shipping, and procurement to optimize inventory flow and minimize waste.

Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.

Quality Management:

Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures in line with company standards and industry regulations.

Conduct regular inspections and audits of products and processes to ensure compliance.

Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.

Train and support staff on quality standards, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain documentation related to quality control, certifications, and audit records.

Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.

Coordinate with Quality team to get sign off on non-sellable items and work with Production team to properly dispose of material under USDA guidelines

Competencies

Strong knowledge of inventory management systems and quality management standards.

Proven ability to lead teams and implement process improvements.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Required Education and Experience

3–5 years of experience in inventory management, quality assurance, or a related role.

Preferred Education & Experience

Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or logistics preferred.

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and data analysis tools.

Previous experience with ERP/WMS systems.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Mix of office and temperature-controlled warehouse/freezer Environment. May require occasional lifting or inspection on the production floor. Flexibility to work outside regular hours during inventory counts or Audits is required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The employee is primarily working in a warehouse environment, between 0 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The noise level in the warehouse can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust. Work may be performed under hazardous conditions such as operating heavy equipment within the Warehouse. Required to wear all issued safety gear at all times. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position requires lifting heavy objects, walking, sitting and standing for long periods of time. Performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions such as cold. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively bends, crouches, twists, sprints or throws objects. The employee must climb and maintain body balance. Frequently lifts items up to 40 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and hours of work and days will be set by the manager. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This position does not require travel.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

The employee must be authorized to work in the United States for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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EEO Statement:

Paleovalley and Wild Pastures are equal opportunity employers. Employment and processes, including decisions to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

E-Verify:

Paleovalley and Wild Pastures participate in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.

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