Receiving Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

A manufacturer of premium meat products in Fort Atkinson is hiring for a  Receiving Supervisor for 2nd Shift . This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who can demonstrate leadership, drive, and a focuson safely supporting shipping & receiving department requirements. 

REPORTING STRUCTURE 

Reports to Plant Leadership and located in Fort Atkinson, WI 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure the department is operating in compliance with all safety requirements. 
• Make recommendations concerning improvements to policies, procedures, techniques, facilities, and any other matter relative to enhancing the effectiveness of the department or Company. 
• Coordinate and supervises activities of personnel determining work assignments. 
• Communicate with all inbound/outbound carriers, manage trailer dock assignments and address any conflicts that arise during the unloading/ loading process. 
• Make certain all employees receive proper training. 
• Coordinate consistent and equitable application of company policies and labor agreements. 
• Ensure raw materials are received according to established quality standards, materials are properly identified and accounted for according to established procedures, and receiving documents are completed accurately and submitted promptly. 
• Ensure products are shipped accurately and in proper rotation according to established quality standards, products are accounted for according to established standards, and all reports are maintained. 
• Complete Regulatory and Operations paperwork accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Maintain knowledge of shipping/receiving documents and possess the ability to create and process documents during the absence of the shipping clerk. 
• Ensure department operates in an efficient manner (Labor, supplies, warehousing, support of operational departments). 
• Ensure building components and equipment are properly maintained, creating work orders as needed. 
• Meet quality standards/goals relating to food safety and quality as well as internal and external audit results/improvements.  
• Respond to after-hours trailer incidents as needed. 
• Maintain inventory of shipping supplies and requisition replacement supplies as needed. 
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with all departments. 
• Must be able to work 10-hour days and 6 to 7-day weeks as needed. 
• Accept special projects and complete them promptly. 

Requirements 

• Education: Associate’s degree or possess comparable skills and experience in a logistics environment 
• Experience or Training: 2 years of supervisory/management experience.  Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.  Accuracy, confidentiality, efficiency, and professionalism are essential.  Must possess the ability to motivate, coach, and direct people. Experience with conflict resolution and experience working in a union environment. 
• Technology/Equipment: Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with an ERP program. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Education:  Associates degree in Logistics. 
• Technology/Equipment: Experience with a WMS program. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate office equipment efficiently. Ability to distinguish color. Require frequent walking, bending, standing, reach above shoulders, and sitting with exposure to production areas requiring use of safety equipment and exposure to cold, wet, damp, hot and noisy environments. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. 

Benefits 

We offer excellent compensation and benefits packages: Medical Insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account; Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Account; Company Paid Short Term Disability/Sick Pay; Long Term Disability available; 11 Paid Holidays; 401K with a 100% Employer Match on 5.5% of eligible earnings; Health Club Incentives; Professional Development Including Tuition Reimbursement & more!