Seasonal Distribution Clerk

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company•Rochelle, IL

1d•$0 - $22

About The Position

Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and S&W®. We are currently seeking Seasonal Distribution Clerk. The Seasonal Distribution Clerk provides direct supervision for the distribution operations and labeling operations for hourly and seasonal personnel.

Requirements

2-3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or warehousing
Reliable attendance required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of personnel
Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office
Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Strong analytical skills
Previous Lean Manufacturing experience.
2-3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or warehousing
4-year degree in Logistics, Business or Engineering preferred or combination of Associates Degree and 2-3 years of experience in warehousing or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring compliance with all safety rules.
Schedules and oversees distribution and label line staff.
Responsible for managing the special packaging, labeling functions to ensure volume and variable costs are within guidelines set by the annual operating plan.
Responsible for directing training and development of full-time hourly and seasonal employees to achieve desired quality, safety, and production goals.
Obtain variable production costs that meet or exceeds operating plan.
Provide direction and leadership to maintain and centralize labeling, packaging, and distribution functions to operate at approved levels set in annual operating plan.
Responsible to ensure that volume efficiencies and fixed and variable cost containments stay within guidelines set by annual operating plan.
Ensure accurate inventory of finished product is maintained.
Assist in directing capital improvement and maintenance programs.
Responsible for adjusting staff to improve variable costs and efficiencies.
Participate in the development and implementation of capital budget projects as assigned to ensure effective and efficient installations that will achieve desired operational results.
Ensure compliance with all approved and applicable safety rules.
Promote positive employee/labor relations, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations and corporate guidelines regarding personnel management.
Support and facilitate in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.