Operations Supervisor

Leadership and Support•Carlisle, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage people, materials, customer service and costs in the warehouse in alignment with Company policies and goals. This position impacts customer satisfaction and profitability. The Operations Supervisor is expected to perform in a manner that will ensure long term success. This includes working the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays), remaining open-minded, performing a wide variety of job tasks, and transitioning from task to task effectively (multi-tasking). Reliability is key, requiring employees to be present and punctual, arrive prepared for work, and complete work in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner. Employees must plan and schedule time off in advance with their supervisor or manager and avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points. A "Whatever it Takes" attitude is expected, living by company stated values and inspiring others. A willingness to learn new tasks and techniques as job requirements change is essential. Initiative is encouraged, seeking out additional work when job tasks are completed and going above and beyond required tasks. Participation in pre-shift and department meetings is expected. Employees should display pride in their work area by maintaining daily housekeeping of the operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc. Promoting teamwork and assisting in all areas and processes in the operation as needed/required is also expected. High standards of work quality must be maintained despite pressing deadlines, producing accurate, thorough, and professional work. Understanding the importance of "Only Handle It Once – OHIO" by completing work correctly the first time is crucial. Following all written and verbal instructions provided by management or project leaders is required. Communication should be professional and factual, ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. All issues must be reported to the manager/supervisor. An appropriate appearance and dress in accordance with established dress code guidelines is required. Safety is paramount, following all rules, guidelines, and practices, and informing the supervisor/manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.

Requirements

The ability to motivate and drive a team to meet and exceed department and company goals.
The ability to build a successful relationship with the customer.
Working knowledge of warehouse operations and WMS.
Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.

Nice To Haves

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays).
Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).
Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work.
Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.
Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager.
Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.
Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude.
Lives by company stated values and inspires others.
Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn.
Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.
Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed.
Goes above and beyond required tasks.
Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings.
Display pride in your work area by maintaining daily housekeeping of our operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc…
Promote teamwork and assist in all areas and processes in the operation as needed / required.
Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines.
Produces accurate, thorough and professional work.
Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.
Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc…
Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company.
Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.
Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.
Follows all rules, guideline, and practices.
Informs supervisor / manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.
Follow food/safety SOPs and AIB standards.
Report equipment and facility building/grounds damage and repairs.
Enter all errors and safety incidents into Safety/Error Tracking Database.
Follow security policies and SOPs.
Ensure all department’s equipment and overall appearance is maintained as defined by the company.
Complete the monthly facility audit.
Review SOPs with appropriate personnel following review schedule.
Seek expertise/best practices from peers and support departments (i.e. Information Systems, Human Resources, Operations Manager, etc.).
Obtain approval for decisions that obligate the company and follows expenditure policy as outlined by Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Manage people, materials, customer service and costs in the warehouse in alignment with Company policies and goals.
Monitor and ensure operational metrics are achieved.
Ensure SOP and customer work instructions are followed by assigned department.
Understand customer contract requirements.
Plan the workflow and labor to achieve customer expectations.
Meet or exceed shipping accuracy of 99.9%.
Ensure all paperwork and data entry is completed by 9 am the next day and end of billing period by end of day.
Ensure all information sent out of the department is accurate and any errors are tracked.
Perform cycle counts as detailed by the company or the customer and record system entries.
Communicate all aspects of the operation to the Operations Manager, including weekly report space utilization/layout.
Participate in daily communications with Management Team.
Follow food/safety SOPs and AIB standards.
Report equipment and facility building/grounds damage and repairs.
Drive a culture of safety throughout the company to achieve safety goals and objectives.
Enter all errors and safety incidents into Safety/Error Tracking Database.
Follow security policies and SOPs.
Ensure all department’s equipment and overall appearance is maintained as defined by the company.
Complete the monthly facility audit.
Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.
Set clear goals and expectations for all direct reports.
Provide feedback at annual review meetings, one on one meetings or when necessary.
Properly document all performance issues and create a PIP when deemed appropriate.
Communicate company information via pre-shift meetings.
Continuously evaluate ways to improve the accuracy and efficiencies of department (identifying at least 2 significant improvements annually).
Review SOPs with appropriate personnel following review schedule.
Seek expertise/best practices from peers and support departments (i.e. Information Systems, Human Resources, Operations Manager, etc.).
Obtain approval for decisions that obligate the company and follows expenditure policy as outlined by Operations Manager.