Repack Lead - 1st Shift

Richelieu Foods•Beaver Dam, WI

2d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Repack Lead is responsible to provide direction for the people and related business procedures that deliver the efficient flow of material within the plant; measured from the time the Variants arrive at the facility, until the time finished goods are loaded for distribution. This is a hands-on role, not a desk-based position.

Requirements

Minimum 18 months of experience in warehousing, material handling or materials management in a manufacturing environment.
Two years of lead experience in another company or demonstration of leadership ability for internal transfers.
In depth knowledge of material handling processes, SOP’s and related tools including ERP (Just Foods).
Forklift certification or willingness to obtain

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the food industry.
Demonstrated capability to lead and mentor a team of 15-25 people.
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Executes labor plan, training and supporting staff using hands-on leadership techniques while supporting a safe, performance-based environment.
Ensures proper FEFO rotation and manufacturability needs (i.e., tempering, etc.)
Coordinates material flow processes that allow for the delivery of the right material to the right place at the right time.
Maintains staging locations for each material, by line, for both inbound and put away.
Executes expectations and measures results for staging materials at the line that aligns to achieving < .5% downtime (attributed to material handling.)
Executes put-away procedures for left over raw/pack material from production runs, aligning with FEFO rotation practices.
Executes procedures for the proper configuration, palletizing, wrapping, labeling, and loading of all finished goods to allow for proper transfer to Distribution Center(s).
Executes the plant safety program by being a champion for safety and treating it as a priority.
Serve as back up supervisor as needed.
Utilizing ERP (Just Foods) system for maintaining records of material movement and accuracy
Responsible for handling shipping transactions for finished goods.
Maintaining and keeping organized records of all output and transfers completed at facility.
Responsible for input of receipt and management of inbound transfers of product.
Maintain and keep organized records of closed purchase orders, inbound shipment documentation, transfers and returns in and out of facility and outside warehouses.
Maintain and keep organized records of closed purchase orders, inbound shipment documentation, transfers in and out of facility and outside warehouses
Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies.
Supporting internal stakeholders in ensuring continuous flow of materials: Assist Inventory Control Specialist with inventory accuracy systematically.
Assist internal Customer Support team in locating requested raw materials and finished goods.
Assist in coordinating the movement of trailers to and from outside warehouses and distribution centers.
Supporting outside warehouses/carriers to ensure proper documentation and communication is timely and accurate to ensure precise inventory.
Maintain error logs as it pertains to outside warehouses and vendors.