Freezer Supervisor (Nights)

About the Role

Leads a team of hourly employees in a frozen warehouse to achieve goals, solve problems, and maintain a strong commitment to employee safety while fostering teamwork and clear communication among all team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Study shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
• Oversee finished goods inventory and inventory control, including performing and monitoring the cycle counting process.
• Maintain product and building security.
• Collaborate with customer service to report and address unforeseen circumstances.
• Utilize WMS software to track materials and finished goods inventories (receiving, storage, picking, staging, etc.).
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment, complying with Simmons, OSHA, and government safety, environmental, and food-handling regulations.
• Direct and supervise employees’ work activities, monitor performance, and administer disciplinary actions in collaboration with HR.
• Screen, interview, and hire candidates with HR support.
• Recommend compensation decisions based on performance guidelines.
• Foster a cooperative and harmonious work environment to enhance employee morale and productivity.
• Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to team cohesiveness on major issues such as direction, annual plans, and policy changes.
• Identify and address areas lacking cohesiveness, working with the team to resolve issues and achieve synergy.
• Support Simmons’ operating systems (e.g., quality, security, LEAN) and communicate concerns or improvement ideas.
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Willingness to lead, take charge, and provide direction.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and cost management for effective manufacturing and distribution.
• Understanding of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, and leadership techniques.
• Familiarity with computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Preferred experience within frozen distribution and/or food processing.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of related work experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Preferred: Certified Supply-Chain Management Professional.
• Military experience is valued and welcomed.

Physical Activities

• Enter and locate information on a computer, including visually verifying small print.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, or employees via telephone, in person, or electronic mail.
• Present information to small or large groups.
• Work in freezer environments and various temperatures.
• Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Freezer suit.
• Composite/steel toe boots.
• Other protective equipment as required.

Travel

Domestic travel to multiple facilities or work-sites may be required, possibly including overnight stays.