Plant Warehouse Supervisor

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in a related field or equivalent job experience required.
• 1-5 years in warehouse /production environment with industry experience.
• Proven understanding of warehousing/shipping and receiving as well as production/operations/manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to supervise and develop employees, a strong leadership background, and the ability to direct a diverse unionized workforce.
• Working experience with equipment/maintenance including but not limited to forklifts and yard spotting trucks.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Proven time management skills.
• Working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to grasp additional business-related applications.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, lead, direct shipping and receiving activities on the shift and give appropriate feedback to employees.
• Build teams and assign accountability.
• Develop a work environment within warehouse/manufacturing that promotes safety, trust, teamwork, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure production of a quality product in compliance with Safeway, Federal and State guidelines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance as appropriate (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, SOX, Etc.).
• Responsible for all processes on the shift.
• Oversee activities including ordering, processing, packaging, sanitation, shipping, and receiving of all plant products and services.
• Schedule production, schedule crews, order materials, and/or order supplies.
• Plan, delegate, and monitor progress on work assignments and special projects.
• Manage the timely fulfillment of customer orders, coordinating with production, inventory and transportation.
• Manage inventory levels and implement cycle counting procedures in accordance with Safeway corporate and SOX requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and verification of shipping and receiving documents, including invoices, BOLs and shipping labels.
• Manage to assigned financial budget targets - typically labor/productivity mgt, waste mgt and efficiency.
• Utilize new technology and Lean manufacturing principles and processes available to maximize efficiency.
• Identify cost-cutting measures.
• Enforce and promote safety protocols within the shipping department.
• Utilize shipping and tracking systems to streamline operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in the shipping and receiving operations.