Superintendent Warehouse- 1st shift

The Clemens Food Group•Coldwater, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Superintendent is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the activities and operations of the 2nd shift warehouse in Coldwater, MI. The position requires a strong leader who can manage and direct the overall operation by setting a vision and goals for each department along with tools to measure performance and drive continuous improvement. Direct and coordinate activities of all day shift warehousing and distribution needs. Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. Ensures all equipment and machinery are accounted for and properly maintained. Ensures all records are monitored and reported on in a timely basis. Ensures areas are neat, clean, and orderly at all times. Assist in the development, direction and coordination of department’s functional and capital budget activities to fund operations, optimize assets and increase efficiency. Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures, conferring with organization leadership across all departments and areas. Determines staffing requirements, interviews, hires and trains new employees, or oversees those personnel processes. Continually seeks to build and improve the team through utilization of CFG’s Continuous Improvement process and through aggressive performance management. Systematically cultivates and maintains long-term, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and with selected organizations to achieve mutual goals while ensuring clarity, understanding and commitment. Keeps up to date on technology, trends and issues affecting the industry and develops strategies to address these issues. Acts as a representative and ambassador to the local community to promote positive relationships and strong partnerships for the benefit of the organization. Facilitates the development, maintenance and monitoring of organizational plans. Monitors vendors to ensure they effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits. Develops innovative initiatives to enhance internal efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or relevant discipline and 7-10 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to work fluctuating hours as needed to facilitate production demands.
Must learn and understand in-house inventory/production software and the Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Outlook, Word and Excel).

Nice To Haves

Perishables distribution center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate activities and operations of the warehouse.
Manage and direct the overall operation by setting a vision and goals for each department.
Implement tools to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.
Direct and coordinate activities of warehousing and distribution needs.
Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement.
Identify areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Ensure all equipment and machinery are accounted for and properly maintained.
Ensure all records are monitored and reported on in a timely basis.
Maintain neat, clean, and orderly work areas.
Assist in the development, direction, and coordination of departmental functional and capital budget activities.
Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.
Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire, and train new employees.
Build and improve the team through continuous improvement processes and performance management.
Cultivate and maintain long-term, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and organizations.
Stay up-to-date on technology, trends, and issues affecting the industry and develop strategies to address them.
Act as a representative and ambassador to the local community.
Facilitate the development, maintenance, and monitoring of organizational plans.
Monitor vendors to ensure they effectively provide needed services within budgetary limits.
Develop innovative initiatives to enhance internal efficiency and effectiveness.