Production & Packaging Supervisor

Rousselot•Dubuque, IA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production & Packaging Supervisor will oversee warehouse inventory and staff. This role is responsible for monitoring inventory levels at outside warehouses, ensuring timely preparation of blends to meet customer needs, and assisting in establishing operational procedures for warehouse and inventory activities. The supervisor will also be responsible for the physical condition and sanitation of a food warehouse and its equipment, and effectively use the JDE system for inventory control. They will supervise and coordinate Grinding and Blending production operations, optimize manpower and resources for efficiency and safety, and assist in developing a strong relationship with the QA department. Adherence to all health and safety policies, maintenance of records, coordination of inventory counts, and implementation of 5S principles are key aspects of this role. The supervisor must also follow all food safety procedures to promote a strong food safety culture. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Proficient with data entry and inventory software and systems.
2+ years of supervisory experience.
2+ years of warehousing or manufacturing/production experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
Food manufacturing experience.
Knowledge and use of inventory management software and other organizational computer applications.

Responsibilities

Monitors inventory levels at the outside warehouses to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained.
Ensures blends are prepared on timely basis to meet customer needs.
Assists in establishing operational procedures for warehouse and inventory activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing product, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
Assists in the responsibility for the physical condition and sanitation of a food warehouse and warehouse equipment.
Ability to use JDE system effectively to control, adjust, consume, and move inventory.
Supervises and coordinates Grinding and Blending production operations.
Organizes procedures and operates to accomplish objectives in accordance with production schedule.
Optimizes the use of available manpower, skills, and techniques to expedite workload in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
Assists in developing, supporting and maintaining an effective relationship with the QA dept.
Adheres to all departmental and company health and safety policies and procedures.
Maintains time and production records, and coordinates cycle counts and physical inventory programs.
Works with operators to implement and sustain 5S principles in the Grinding and Blending area.
Follows all food safety procedures and practices to promote our food safety culture.
Other duties as assigned.