Warehouse Supervisor - Nights

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a smooth operation of the Warehouse Department and providing general supervision of all warehouse operations and functional processes within the department. The primary responsibility is to maintain a properly staffed, trained, and engaged team of warehouse associates who support the site by offering the highest levels of logistics support. This position involves planning, directing, and coordinating all warehousing activities. Must supply the production lines in a timely manner with no disruptions. Must drive key performance indicators for cost savings, customer service levels, and safety through proper scheduling and training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead by example.
• Must be able to learn all applicable SAP transactions within 30 days.
• Drive a safety-minded culture daily.
• Must be flexible with work hours to ensure all tasks are appropriately monitored and completed.
• Support and participate in quarterly inventories, ensuring we meet our accuracy goals.
• Maintain payroll daily, issuing attendance letters as needed.
• Assist in regular reviews of team members, including annual feedback.
• Developing and mentoring associates through frequent 1:1s and development plans for each associate
• Effectively communicate with other departments, ensuring all materials for production are correctly staged at each line.
• Support all aspects of associate Safety, Quality & Food safety, and GMP policies and procedures daily.
• Ensure the next shift is set up for success through daily connection points and pass downs.
• Must be certified on all warehouse equipment within 60 days.
• Must be willing to be certified as a formal trainer for all warehouse equipment.
• Must be willing to jump in and help as needed to ensure the line continues to run.
• Coordinate the investigation of accidents or unsafe conditions and work with the Safety team towards resolutions and area improvements to facilitate accident prevention.
• Enforce company policies and issue coaching/disciplinary documentation as needed.
• Facilitate communication with the management team and teammates, including daily end-of-day reports.
• Train new associates (forklift, load trucks, unload trucks, stock rotation, SAP transactions, and put product away).
• Supervise the loading and unloading of trucks; ensure that the trucks are loaded on time and leave on time.
• Write bill of ladings, keep accurate records of every pallet, monitor the pallets, drums, and totes, keep inventory, and ensure that these are sent to the right vendors.
• Maintain inventory levels through SAP warehouse monitor and ensure appropriate material movement transactions occur.
• Responsible for compliance and knowledge with OSHA regulations and other safety standards.
• Safely maintain facility in accordance with company and governmental standards.
• Ensure that warehousing procedures offer the cost-effective solutions that drive profitability.
• Must facilitate communication with the quality assurance personnel regarding the ingredients, lot numbers, and any issues regarding existing stock.
• Must stand in as department leader in the absence of the Warehouse Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform their duties satisfactorily. The following list is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• 2-3 years of Leadership experience. Preferably in high-volume warehousing.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated environment, also SQF or AIB audits.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions, and inter-company memos/outside correspondence professionally.
• Management of warehouse staff (including hiring, training, developing, motivating, and resolving associate issues).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• 5S/Lean experience a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with substantial related proven leadership and supervisory experience in manufacturing. Complete working knowledge of the manufacturing process, typically resulting from a minimum of five years' experience in related jobs. Experience in the Food industry preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works in a manufacturing setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. The employee is exposed to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Good Stuff – Benefits
Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

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