Cooler Supervisor

Dairy Farmers of America • Saint George, UT

82d • $70,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Cooler Supervisor at Dairy Farmers of America is responsible for directly supervising and providing work direction to warehouse/cooler employees. This role involves coordinating activities to maximize productivity on assigned shifts and areas, ensuring that appropriate inventory and product levels are maintained for load-out, and that finished products are delivered accurately and on time. The supervisor is also accountable for promoting safety rules and regulations and adhering to food safety and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business administration, supply chain and logistics, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education).
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a warehouse, cooler, distribution, production, logistics, or related environment coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team lead experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign and monitor work, and provide clear direction to warehouse/cooler employees to meet the needs of the business.
• Coordinate the work efforts of employees to ensure that outgoing semi-trailers or trucks are loaded accurately and on time to meet customer order requirements.
• Determine needed quantities of finished product and communicate those needs to the production area.
• Anticipate current and future production needs through close communication with sales and production.
• Monitor incoming loads and invoices to identify damaged or erroneously delivered orders.
• Work with vendors, suppliers, and other employees to resolve discrepancies and solve problems.
• Ensure that procedures are followed so that finished products are loaded accurately.
• Notify appropriate department and/or personnel regarding shortages and late deliveries providing internal/external customer service.
• Work effectively with union and/or non-union employees to promote positive and productive working relationships.
• Provide for the supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities.
• Actively promote safe work behaviors and hold self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations.
• Conduct accident/injury investigations and send reports of injury to HR in a timely manner.
• Document/update and ensure proper procedures are in place and being followed for production efficiency, quality of product, employee safety, and state and federal guidelines.
• Proactively look for ways to increase operational efficiency and contain costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees