ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

United State Cold Storage Inc / USCS•McDonough, GA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

USCS is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies seeking "Best in Service", facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are an employee-focused, equal opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team. This position is intended to provide a foundational understanding of the Superintendent position and serves as an introduction to management.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Warehouse supervision and operations, preferably in a food or temperature-controlled environment.
Computer applications including MS Office Suite
Customer service oriented.
Must be able to consistently lead others to take positive action.
Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.
Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
Lift overhead when required.
May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or standing, walking, using stairs, and lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
Stand and walk for extended periods.
Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
Attention to detail.
Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
Operate a registered motor vehicle if apart of daily tasks.
Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.

Nice To Haves

2-year College Degree or 3+ years’ experience in similar industry/business.

Responsibilities

Lead the efficient coordination and execution of workflow throughout the warehouse, consistently keeping safety, sanitation, cost controls, productivity, accuracy, team environment, and customer satisfaction in line with facility goals.
Build good working relationships with the staff while upholding our culture and core values.
Maximize all warehouse activities as they relate to meeting established financial goals, making recommendations to the Operations Manager and/or General Manager for operational and capital improvements.
Ensure that all warehouse sanitation, safety and security activities are consistently performed in accordance with USCS, OSHA, other government regulations, and industry standards.
Provide continuous improvement of labor efficiency through coaching, providing feedback, and training.
Manage any incident, injury, or near-miss, perform follow-up investigations, and log them into our safety tracking program.
Act as a point of escalation for various matters.
Act as a liaison to develop good working relationships at all levels within the USCS team, leading and communicating as needed to maximize individual and team performance.
Provide hands-on leadership training and development for the ongoing development of the assigned personnel and teams.
Ensure and maintain good warehousing practices, food safety, customer SOPs, and inventory accuracy while remaining inspection ready.
Participate in the corrective action process and work through interpersonal issues.
Oversee inventory control functions and procedures, including cycle counts, product rotation and recall, training, customer claims and requests, and record keeping.
Maximize the utilization of all USCS warehouse support computer system applications and tools, including RF equipment, while making recommendations for continuous improvement.
Troubleshoot issues in the warehouse and work with a range of departments to resolve issues.
Approve timecards, assist with setting schedules, and approve time off requests.
Conduct performance reviews of team members.
Participate in the hiring process of new warehouse employees.
Perform any additional tasks delegated by the Superintendent, Operations Manager, and/or General Manager and act on their behalf when needed.
Perform Warehouse Supervisor/Lead Supervisor duties as business demands.
Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
Participate in safety and educational training programs.