OVERVIEWThe Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for directing sugar warehousing operations on a per shift basis. Their team is responsible for achieving results through effective planning and implementation of safe operating procedures, GMPs and regulatory compliance. Will supervise a work force approximately 30-40 union hourly employees, directing all activities of the receiving, warehousing and shipment of products.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES- Ensure production/packaging/palletizing lines are meeting standard
- Overall responsibility for product shipping by truck
- Optimization of facility layout and inventory management
- Performance monitoring and reporting
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Departmental budgeting
- Ensure Warehousing and Shipping areas are always audit ready
- This position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.
WORK EXPERIENCES- Coordinate on-shift operations with other department superintendents - Process, Maintenance, and Packaging through regular communication.
- Coordinate all equipment set-up, start up, running, and shutdown, in a 24/7 operation while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
- Be an effective steward of Company resources (financial, physical, proprietary knowledge, etc.).
- Meet and exceed customer needs through safe, reliable, production and high-quality customer service.
- Communicate with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
- Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
- Lead Warehouse Department in continuous improvement processes for assigned shift.
- Develop supervisory and hourly personnel to ensure optimum use of labor force assigned to each shift. Evaluate the performance of employees.
- Handle employee and labor relations on assigned shift within limits of the contract, delegated authority and established guidelines.
- Assist with creation and revisions to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), Work Aids (WA), etc.
- Collect, review, resolve discrepancies and publish production data for earnings, labor efficiency, scrap and material usage for Warehouse Department.
- Ensure employee health, safety and no harm to the environment.
- Responsible for training and safety of assigned personnel and for housekeeping, safety, sanitation and equipment maintenance in assigned areas. Ensure that GMP standards are maintained.
- Position will require supervising employees throughout the warehouse, walking most of the shift.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS- 3 or more years of experience leading a Warehousing operation in a manufacturing environment with a BS/BA degree in a related field from an accredited college/university required OR 5 or more years of experience leading a Warehousing operation with a high school diploma or GED required.
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)- Prior union experience required
- Must have a working knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Demonstrated ability to coach and train employees in a team-based environment.
- Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
- Industrial food processing experience preferred.
- Ability to train others.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices is required
LOCATION OF ROLEPAY RANGE:- $68,000 to $126,000
- The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.
