Supervisor, Warehouse Syc, TLCI

Tate and Lyle•Sycamore, IL

23h•$69,700 - $116,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor is a critical role in our operations in Sycamore, IL. Incumbents in this role are responsible for all aspects of the shipping, receiving, storage and staging of all raw materials and finished goods.

Requirements

Highschool diploma/GED or equivalent experience is required.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to operate a sit-down forklift and tall reach forklift
Prior operational experience with dry powder blending/handling, shipping/receiving, and packaging preferred
Warehouse management
Shipping and Receiving of goods and associated documentation
Prior supervising experience with leading a team
Problem-solving skills
Ability to plan, execute actions, and coordinate individuals
Leadership and development skills
Oral and written communication abilities
Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Dependable and punctual in meeting expectations for attendance and performance.
Use of SAP
Use of Workday
Microsoft Suite skills
Possessing a strong, positive safety mindset while performing all functions/activities.
Strong understanding of manufacturing GMPs, standard safety policies, and food safety protocols
Continuous Improvement
Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
Cultivate Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals
Basic knowledge in EHSQS & behavior
Gap identification and solutions providing
Communication Skills

Responsibilities

Effectively manage hourly reports in the safe and efficient operations to achieve outlined performance metrics in the areas of Safety, Quality, Efficiencies, and Employee Development
Continuously improve plant safety culture and performance by ensuring corporate/plant safety policies and procedures are followed, positively communicating and remediating safety issues in a timely manner with stakeholder feedback
Model and instil T&L values within your team
Recognized and respected as an expert within the Shipping & Receiving and Warehousing team
Exerts strong, independent leadership. Anticipates and resolves priority conflicts. Willing to assist and share expertise. Employee works with integrity and upholds the values of the organization.
Perform all job functions/activities and commitment to a strong safety mindset with compliance of all outlined safety policies.
Ensure employees comprehend and adhere to all applicable Safety / Food Safety policies and procedures.
Work with Operators and Site Management to communicate identification of observations, near misses or incidents and properly document them, including leading accident investigations.
Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the warehouse area.
Lead team members in daily task completion for the department.
Lead shift changeovers and providing direction for all team members.
Lead / assist in SOP development within the department.
Coordinate the Training and Development of the team, including individual’s advancement through the Tiered Progression System
Approve/deny requests for vacation and manage the team schedule to ensure continual coverage of sanitation operations.
Administer plant and company policies as necessary, including decisions around promotion, discipline, and hiring.
Ensure employees are completing necessary trainings.
Coordinate with management / purchasing on the needs of the department to facilitate the daily tasks requiring completion.
Ensure the timely execution of documentation and conversations around performance management of direct reports.
Be prepared and understand emergency procedures and show leadership and direction in times of emergency.
Work with the Maintenance Manager to help resolve technical problems and improve operational performance.
Assist in internal and external audits.
Review new hire applications, interview, and select new team members within the sanitation team
Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business.
Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality (EHSQ) are the overriding values in all activities.
Every team member is accountable for working safely and complying with all EHS policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to their work and is expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work.
Included is the abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSPs), Product Protection Principles (PPPs) and our Stop Work Authority which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury or loss of life.
All employees are responsible for: Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHSQ policies and procedures.
Being responsible for their own actions.
Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others or the environment.
Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken.
Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHSQ support activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable, and cost-effective manner.
As a strategic member of the Management Team incumbent shares overall responsibility for: Leading, modelling, and area accountability of adherence to global / local EHSQS Policy and Procedures
Actively communicating leadership and commitment that is visible to the organization
Ensuring knowledge and skills are developed to effectively apply the EHSQS systems and standards
Ensuring that appropriate resources are made available to provide continual progress towards the fulfilment of T&L’s environmental, health, safety and food safety policy goals
The achievement of its facility-specific environmental health and safety objectives and targets
Reviewing the EHSQS system to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy, effectiveness
Participate in the determination of objectives and targets relating to T&L’s risk assessment and environmental, health and safety aspects
Understand the lifesaving and product protection principles and how they apply to TLIA’s work environment