Distribution Lead Hand 2nd Shift

Saputo Inc. • Friendship, NY

1d • $30 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Lead Hand supports and coordinates warehouse / shipping department activities to drive efficient operations on assigned shifts and areas. This includes, addressing product and employee concerns, and problem resolving. This person supports Company’s policies/procedures, while leveraging all CI processes and tools. Leads a shift of team members, while ensuring all processes and procedures are executed efficiently, accurately and in compliance with safety standards. Oversees inventory accuracy to ensure customers receive the correct products, preventing under- or over-shipments. Supports customer trust and satisfaction by minimizing errors and product loss. Perform employing training for new employees, current employees, actively communicating procedures and workflow. Document training progression to include training gaps and opportunities. Monitor and communicate employees’ work schedules to meet business needs. Provide scheduling support to backfill vacancies to minimize department operation disruption. Recommend improvements to reduce cost and drive productivity within the department while achieving the targeted Sales to Service Goals. Perform all required SAP transactions, complete all required documentation. Actively supports and guides team members in solving work-related issues, promoting collaboration to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. Maintains time and shipping records as required. Prepare required reports. Ensure the warehouse work areas are clean and organized at all times. Collaborate, communicate and provide cross-functional support with other departments to minimize warehouse operations disruption. Perform back-up Shipping Clerk and Distribution Coordinator responsibilities when required. Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Lift truck certification or the ability to obtain a lift truck certification (Powered Industrial Trucks).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications, SAP a plus.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Physical abilities includes the ability to walk, climb, kneel, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods of time in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to coach, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.

Nice To Haves

• SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate warehouse/shipping department activities to drive efficient operations on assigned shifts and areas.
• Address product and employee concerns, and problem resolve.
• Support Company's policies/procedures, while leveraging all CI processes and tools.
• Lead a shift of team members, ensuring all processes and procedures are executed efficiently, accurately and in compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee inventory accuracy to ensure customers receive the correct products, preventing under- or over-shipments.
• Support customer trust and satisfaction by minimizing errors and product loss.
• Perform employee training for new and current employees, actively communicating procedures and workflow.
• Document training progression to include training gaps and opportunities.
• Monitor and communicate employees’ work schedules to meet business needs.
• Provide scheduling support to backfill vacancies to minimize department operation disruption.
• Recommend improvements to reduce cost and drive productivity within the department while achieving the targeted Sales to Service Goals.
• Perform all required SAP transactions and complete all required documentation.
• Actively support and guide team members in solving work-related issues, promoting collaboration to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain time and shipping records as required.
• Prepare required reports.
• Ensure the warehouse work areas are clean and organized at all times.
• Collaborate, communicate and provide cross-functional support with other departments to minimize warehouse operations disruption.
• Perform back-up Shipping Clerk and Distribution Coordinator responsibilities when required.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Saputo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED