Production Supervisor

Gordon Food Service • Aberdeen, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervises cost effective operation of warehouse shipping. Supervises warehouse shipping personnel and activities of Gordon Food Service (GFS) distribution centers. Assigns staff and monitors flow of products through the distribution center.

Requirements

• Excellent supervisory skills to oversee the day to day operations of the department.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Able to apply feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Have a basic understanding of DOT, OSHA, EEOC and other related regulatory agencies and laws.

Responsibilities

• Directs cost effective operation of warehouse shipping.
• Contributes to the development of Division procedures to improve service and profitability and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Selects and trains employees and Team Leaders and schedules workforce appropriately.
• Collaborates with Sales/Transportation leadership to maintain operating proficiency and accuracy.
• Maintains budget for shipping wages and other shipping related costs.
• Develops and maintains procedures and controls to minimize warehouse damages and ensure accountability.
• Inspect workload stickers and paperwork for accuracy and quality.
• Conduct departmental and pre-shift meetings to communicate information.
• Attends and/or leads training as required to include safety program training.
• Prepare weekly performance scores for individual employees, monitor employee’s incentive pay (WCS) and time and attendance system to make necessary adjustments as appropriate.
• Participates in developing productivity and error rate standards as well as position profiles for all shipping positions.
• Mentors and empowers staff and develops an assistant capable of performing the functions of department supervisor for interim periods.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff.
• Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiating follow through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department.
• Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them.

Benefits

• Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
• Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
• If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
• All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
• Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
• For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter-and-egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family-operated foodservice business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed