Warehouse Supervisor

About the Organization
Devon's Chocolates specializes in manufacturing and packaging the highest quality snacks in the world. Excelling in a variety of Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolate molded and enrobed products, nut, chocolate, caramel and toffee clusters, popcorn, and gourmet baked nuts. The possibilities are open to our client's imagination.

Description

New hires are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $500 after successfully completing 60 days of employment and $500 after completing six months of employment.

Job Purpose

The Warehouse Supervisor plans, directs and administers all aspects of the warehouse for production, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, stocking, and distributing a wide variety of materials and supplies; ensuring the enforcement of all warehouse procedures and practices; and periodically reporting on activities.

Essential Function

• Plans and assigns work; screens, interviews, hires, coaches and conducts performance evaluations of all warehouse personnel.
• General supervision of warehouse staff.
• Super annual inventory counting team of 8 to 12 people.
• Establishes operational procedures for production support, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Recommends changes to existing safety policies and procedures for all activities; maintains current knowledge of and implements existing applicable federal and state safety and health requirements.
• Participates in and conducts training.
• Inspects physical condition of the warehouse and equipment and prepares work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment; reports on and corrects problems.
• Confers with management/supervisors to ensure the coordination of warehouse activities with such activities as production, sales, records control and purchasing.
• Call carriers for quotes and schedule up pickups and delivery appointments.
• Create Bills Of Lading.
• Directs, schedules salvage of damaged or used material.
• Compiles, analyzes and reports on various aspects of obtaining, maintaining and distributing inventories.
• Obtain quotes for services, such as forklift repair.
• Schedule Compactor and recyclables pickups.
• Schedule salvage of damaged materials.
• Establishes stocking, storage and disposition procedure for all warehouse materials.
• Recommends and implements a budget for the warehouse.
• Prepares or reviews requests for orders, bid tabulations, stocking reports, annual contract agreements, pre-quotation bid summaries for the department, and purchase orders.
• Develops procedures for the operation and maintenance of a computerized inventory control system; conducts review of inventory data.
• Supervises the maintenance of inventories of commonly used items to maximize warehouse storage and prevent stocking of seldom used merchandise.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of the information processed.
• Promote a positive work culture that values helping others succeed, respect, fairness and a sense of belonging and safety.

What we have to offer you as an employee of Devon's Chocolates

• 4 days a week (10 hour shifts)
• Hours: 4am - 2:30pm, Monday - Thursday
• Overtime available
• $1,000 sign on bonus
• Full Benefits Package after 60 Days
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• LTD/STD & supplementary insurance
• 401k with company matching
• Paid time off
• Bonus Incentive Program
• Employee Referral Program

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category
Warehouse Operations

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Devon's Chocolates LLC

Number of Openings
1

Position
Warehouse Supervisor

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 yrs or older.
• 3 - 5 years of experience as a warehouse supervisor or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, inventory control methods and procedures and all applicable federal and state rules and regulations, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act; ability to practically apply such knowledge.
• Knowledge of general company and warehouse policies and procedures, and the ability practically to apply such knowledge.
• Understanding of stock and inventories generally warehoused in the facility as well as computer driven inventory systems.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, Allergens and Personal Protective Equipment.

Abilities

• Maintain respectful communication with coworkers at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to problem- solve equipment and processes in partnership with maintenance.
• Ability to determine root cause and diligently apply corrective action.
• Ability to read and write, and speak English, Bi-lingual a plus.
• Basic Math skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

Working conditions

Fast paced manufacturing environment that may include weekend work and overtime, exposure to various temperatures, working on concrete floors and noise levels exceeding 85 dbls. Occasionally exposed to loud areas.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
• Push/pull up to 2200 lbs of raw materials on a pallet with a pallet jack
• Move barrels of up to 600 lbs of ingredients from pallets to conveyors with appropriate equipment.
• Potential allergens exposure to: Peanuts, Other Tree Nuts, Wheat, Soy, Milk and Eggs.
• Reach, lift, stack, and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weight up to 50 lbs frequently within the range of the floor level to overhead

Direct reports

3+ Direct Reports

Shift
First


This position is currently accepting applications.