Shipping Labeling Supervisor

Culver Duck Farms•Middlebury, IN

About The Position

About us: We are proud of our family and community. We are in the Amish Country in Northern Indiana, part of a hardworking group of farmers we see as an extension of our family. These relationships help shape our strong Midwestern values, which are important to our company. Our commitment to these values and to continuous improvement keeps us a leader in the industry. We are the only duck farm in North America with American Humane Certified™ status. Our White Pekin ducks grow up in spacious barns, where they roam freely, behave naturally, and have plenty of food and water. This helps keep our ducks healthy and happy. Their lean meat is a great protein choice for home cooks looking for a new and versatile ingredient for their families, and it is nutritious too! Our mission: To provide the best value to our clients through quality products, honest people, industry-leading practices and a commitment to excellence in animal care and all we do Core Values: Trust, Teamwork, Integrity, Commitment, and Respect General Responsibilities/Job Summary Responsible for managing all aspects of shipping & warehouse department through the direction of personnel to ensure all procedures are followed in compliance with Company policies (i.e. SOPs, GMPs, etc.) and Federal and State regulations (i.e. USDA, OSHA, etc.) while achieving the highest level of productivity and maintaining customer specifications and satisfaction.

Requirements

Servant type leadership required.
Must be able to uphold our companies core values of integrity, trust, commitment, teamwork, and respect.
Candidates must have previous proven leadership experience managing a team in a fast paced, environment
3+ years’ experience working in a shipping/receiving department is preferred not required
Shipping & leadership experience required.
Strong desire to train and coach others to improve performance
A high level of personal integrity (self-esteem, confidence, honesty, and respect) are necessary qualities
Self-motivated to work independently in a busy environment with changing priorities and the ability to adapt
Working with LTL and truckload carriers and interacting with drivers required.
Ability to anticipate needs and innovate in a high volume, fast-paced environment
Experience with developing and documenting Standard Operating Procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective at managing relationships with internal and external customers
Visual acuity required for viewing records and computer screens
No temperature is too hot or cold that would disrupt the responsibilities of the job
Lift/Carry Job Requirements o 10 lbs. or less C (Constantly) o 11-20 lbs. C (Constantly) o 21-50 lbs. O (Occasionally) o 51-100 lbs. O (Occasionally) o Over 100 lbs. n (Not Applicable)
Push/Pull Job Requirements o 12 lbs. or less O (Occasionally) o 13-25 lbs. O (Occasionally) o 26-40 lbs. O (Occasionally) o 41-100 lbs. O (Occasionally)
Possible travel for education opportunities and visiting other operations.
Working in warm and cool environments.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise department by establishing procedures and adjusting as necessary to meet shipping schedules, increase efficiencies and meet or exceed goals.
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the department to ensure efficient transportation and storage of materials used and produced by production lines and the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product to reduce risk of contamination and damage
Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization and/or reduce/eliminate repeat deficiencies (i.e. hold product, accidents, downtime, etc.)
Mentor, coach and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent, constructive feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis as directed by department manager and human resources
Follow and promote all safety initiatives, (i.e. wear and ensure others wear appropriate PPE in area where mandatory) helping to maintain a zero-accident culture
Ensure department, docks and storage facilities are organized and maintained according to guidelines/procedures
Work corroboratively with other departments/shifts ensuring departmental or location goals are met or exceeded
Learn, understand and use the inventory management system (Canopy)
All other duties as assigned