Operations Supervisor - Stock Yards Lexington NC

US Foods•Lexington, NC

13d•$50,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise warehouse operations and personnel for safe and efficient preparation of product for delivery to customers. Act as a first line manager direction associates to achieve accurate orders that are then staged and loaded on trucks. Directs the preparation of the warehouse for receiving. Assigns inbound trucks to dock doors and directs the workforce in the efficient and timely unloading, receiving and replenishment of stock to ensure the warehouse is ready for shipping. Oversees will call. Assists in resolving personnel, organizational and equipment problems.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; college degree preferred.
PIT Certification preferred.
A minimum of three years warehouse distribution and 2 years of experience managing hourly workforce and inventory control required.
Ability to interpret financial and operational data; Basic computer skills; Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulator requirements; Strong leadership, communication and people development skills; broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

Responsible for associate development thorough training on policy and policies. Creates a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open.
Monitors a variety of operational information, such as “mis-picks” and productivity reports, to insure individual order selectors and the entire shift are meeting rates and following preferred methods. Takes action through coaching and counseling to correct behaviors.
Involved in the interviewing, hiring, reviewing, disciplining and termination processes for warehouse personnel
Ensure product is stocked in appropriate location, in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with food safety and FIFO processes and procedures to create space on the dock and ensure a smooth flow of work.
Monitor a variety of operational information on replenishment activity to ensure stock is available for the shipping crew to minimize/eliminate the potential for “shortages.”
Communicate with buyers on stock shortages, overages, and damages to correct problems and to reduce customer shortages.
Regularly inspects facility for safety hazards and either resolves them or reports them to the safety manger as appropriate. Accountable for maintaining the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment. Maintain physical condition and safety of warehouse and equipment, including preparing work orders for repairs and requisitions for equipment.
Analyzes the current operations and makes recommendations to improve on issues regarding expenses and cost control.
Works with operations management to identify sources of inventory shrinkage and assists in developing an action plans.
Prepares various reports and forms such as credit slips, accident reports, computer invoices shift inspection reports, absence reports, repair orders and requisitions for replacement equipment.
Perform a variety of miscellaneous tasks within the scope of assigned Essential Responsibilities as may be required from time-to-time by management representatives.
Managing and cycle counting inventory to ensure accuracy.
Oversight of all shipping and receiving activities to include loading and unloading of truck.