Logistics Assistant Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Fresh Express is a nationwide food manufacturing company specializing in fresh ready to eat salads and everything you need salad kits. We can be found in your local grocery stores across the nation.

From growing to harvesting to processing to the store shelves, Fresh Express takes care of it all. At Fresh Express, we are passionate about providing fresh, high quality food. With 11 growing regions and 5 regional processing plants, we are able to keep your salad as close to you as possible guaranteeing freshness with every leaf.

We don't just meet industry standards we exceed industry standards.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting with the overall supervision of the logistics department to ensure that all operational goals are met, as well as the day to day movement, storage and distribution of fresh cut products for consumers. Assist with the supervision of staff for the assigned work unit to ensure proper flow of product from raw receiving to finished good distribution.

 

Job Essential Functions:

• Support Logistics Supervisor with process improvement activities with both formal and informal teams.
• Manage, train and develop hourly employees on Department and Company policies such as GMPs, proper Shipping, Receiving, Inventory procedures and filling out required documentation correctly. Develops hourly employees to take ownership of key measures such as yields, labor, people, and quality.
• Ensure employees take their scheduled breaks/lunches and finish their shift on time.
• Support logistics, manufacturing or operational programs that achieve cost and quality requirements of the company.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory expectations such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc.
• Assist with maintaining a safe work environment through training personnel on safety issues, conducting safety huddles, completing safety accident and/or incident reports, and recognizing and correcting unsafe conditions or acts.
• Responsible for assisting with the interviewing of potential warehouse associates in terms of experience and aptitude with operation's required power equipment.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and with management team.
• Keep management informed of any significant employee issues and/or concerns.
• Preforms all other duties as assigned by the Logistics Supervisor and/or Manager.

 

Required Qualifications/Skills

Experience Required:

• At least 3 years of related experience
• Prior leadership experience in a comparable environment

Education/Training:

• Associates degree and related experience

Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Well organized and the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams
• Ability to meet deadlines accurately and efficiently
• Accurate and attentive to details
• Ability to assist and support others
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Physical Working Environment:

• Work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. At times, may be required to enter the plant, which is 34-36&degree;
• Will use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office devices during a normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for working in an office environment including typing.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn.

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