Distribution Supervisor

Michael Foods • Norwalk, IA

166d

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food. This position will coordinate and supervise distribution staff, ensuring that all products are distributed/received to company and customer specifications while complying with safety work rules and reinforcing safety as a core value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or a similar field.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teaming skills.
• Ability to prioritize and follow directions with little/no supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to do multi-functional tasks.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends when required.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) is a plus.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and in group situations.
• Ability to respond to questions from internal/external customers/vendors at all levels including management.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
• Computer skills required, including MS Excel and Word, SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.
• Leads and coordinates the work of distribution employees ensuring compliance with company policies relating to work rules, absenteeism, discipline, payroll, hiring, performance reviews, and terminations.
• Resolves operational, warehousing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimal cost impact and prevent operational delays.
• Monitors warehouse inventory levels to ensure adequate stock and prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Prepares and delivers comprehensive reports on distribution activities, performance metrics, and other relevant data.
• Adheres to quality work practices, follows GMP's, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained.
• Handles daily employee scheduling, time off, training on safety and emergency evacuations, PPE, Hazcom, etc.
• Reviews KPI performance and operating reports to ensure optimal operations.
• Manages capital projects and participates in organizational teams and committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree